Risk Analyst

Lyft
San Francisco, CA
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Lyft filed 1 H-1B position titled "Senior Fraud and Risk Analyst". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with commercial insurance experience comfortable with managing insurance renewals and advising internal teams. The role emphasizes in-office collaboration in San Francisco, with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days per week presence.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years in P&C insurance and a background in risk management or brokerage
    — “Minimum of 4 years of experience in P&C at an insurance carrier, broker or risk management role”
  • Individuals who can balance meticulous documentation with fast-paced execution
    — “Balance attention to detail with fast-paced Lyft environment”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
    — “working with a broad range of teams internally as well as our broker and carrier partners”

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office presence 3 days per week, with limited remote flexibility
    — “Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays”
  • Hybrid roles allow only up to 4 weeks of remote work per year
    — “hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing insurance renewals and negotiating terms
    — “Manage and/or assist in the renewal cycle for select commercial insurance programs”
  • Showcase ability to advise on insurance requirements for business initiatives
    — “an insurance subject matter expert and advise internal teams on potential risks and insurance coverage requirements for company initiatives”
  • Emphasize administrative support skills for insurance programs
    — “Provide administrative support for insurance programs including assistance on certificates of insurance, renewal submissions, policy and form reviews, and stewardship meetings”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage commercial insurance programs
  • advise on insurance coverage
  • maintain broker and carrier relationships
  • negotiate insurance terms
  • document coverage structures
Typical background
P&C experiencerisk management backgroundcommercial insurance knowledge

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial Insurance ManagementRenewal Cycle ManagementInsurance Subject Matter ExpertiseBroker And Carrier RelationshipsInsurance Terms NegotiationCoverage DocumentationAdministrative SupportCertificates Of InsuranceRenewal SubmissionsPolicy ReviewsStewardship Meetings

Preferred

Innovation In Insurance Solutions

Stack & domain

Commercial InsuranceRisk ManagementInsurance PlacementBroker And Carrier RelationshipsInsurance Terms NegotiationCoverage StructuresRatesAdministrative SupportCertificates Of InsuranceRenewal SubmissionsPolicy And Form ReviewsStewardship MeetingsP&C InsuranceRisk AssessmentInsurance Coverage RequirementsCommercial Insurance ProgramsCommunicationPresentationOrganizationTime ManagementAttention To DetailInnovationInsuranceInsurance Coverage

About the role

Original posting from Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Risk team at Lyft is committed to innovative and evolving insurance solutions to accurately address our exposures. The Risk Analyst role will facilitate the placement of select commercial insurance programs by working with a broad range of teams internally as well as our broker and carrier partners. We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of commercial insurance that is excited to join a dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities:

Manage and/or assist in the renewal cycle for select commercial insurance programs 

Act as an insurance subject matter expert and advise internal teams on potential risks and insurance coverage requirements for company initiatives

Maintain relationships with broker and carrier partners

Review and negotiate insurance terms in contracts

Document and track coverage structures and rates

Provide administrative support for insurance programs including assistance on certificates of insurance, renewal submissions, policy and form reviews, and stewardship meetings

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in P&C at an insurance carrier, broker or risk management role

Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Insurance or a related field

Great communication and presentation skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Balance attention to detail with fast-paced Lyft environment

Passionate about Lyft and ridesharing

Highly innovative

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $98,000 - $122,500, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Source: Lyft careers

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