Director Of Risk Management Jobs

Director Of Risk Management jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, insurance, energy, and manufacturing, from senior manager to C-suite level, with specializations in enterprise risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles875+
Top stateNew York
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type49% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Leidos
Senior Supply Chain Risk Management Threat Intelligence Analyst
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Senior Supply Chain Risk Management Threat Intelligence Analyst
Leidos
Washington, District of Columbia
Compliance & Legal
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$116k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Manager, Risk Management
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Physicians Regional Healthcare System
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Manager, Risk Management
Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Naples, Florida
Data Analytics
Data Science
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Goldman Sachs
Tech Risk, Risk Practices and Controls Management - Vice President, Dallas
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Tech Risk, Risk Practices and Controls Management - Vice President, Dallas
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Focus
Vendor VMS Risk Management Analyst
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Focus
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Vendor VMS Risk Management Analyst
Focus
Alpharetta, Georgia
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
Remote (US)
51-200

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First Tech Federal Credit Union
Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst, Marlboro or Chelmsford, MA or Hillsboro, OR, Hybrid
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First Tech Federal Credit Union
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Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst, Marlboro or Chelmsford, MA or Hillsboro, OR, Hybrid
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$147k - $176k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director Of Risk Management Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase88
  • Capital One
    Capital One29
  • Information Technology Senior Management Forum
    Information Technology Senior Management Forum12
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte11
  • Adventist Health
    Adventist Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services59
  • Investment & Asset Management31
  • Technology & Software24
  • Fintech19
  • Healthcare & Medical Services17

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of risk management jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive risk management experience, including leadership responsibility
  • Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), FRM, or CRISC certification preferred
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO ERM or ISO 31000
  • Experience designing and implementing risk governance structures and reporting to executive leadership
  • Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or MetricStream

Tips for Your Director Of Risk Management Job Search

Quantify risk exposure you managed

Hiring managers want to see the scale of risk frameworks you owned. Replace vague statements with specifics: the portfolio size, the number of entities covered, or the regulatory frameworks you implemented. Directors who quantify exposure stand out from candidates who only describe processes.

Tailor your resume to the industry vertical

Risk management language varies sharply between banking, healthcare, and energy. A resume built around Basel III and credit risk reads poorly to a hospital system hiring for patient safety and HIPAA compliance. Adjust your terminology and example types to match each sector before you apply.

Target openings by regulatory environment

Filter your search by industry and then check the job description for the regulatory bodies mentioned, such as OCC, SEC, COSO, or ISO 31000. Your strongest applications will be to roles where your regulatory experience overlaps directly with what the employer is currently navigating.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of risk management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a case study for interviews

Panel interviews for director of risk management roles almost always include a scenario question about a crisis, audit finding, or regulatory breach. Prepare one detailed case study from your career that walks through your identification, escalation, and resolution process, and practice delivering it in under four minutes.

Negotiate beyond base salary at the offer stage

Director-level risk roles often carry professional development budgets, certification reimbursement for FRM or CRISC renewals, and D&O insurance provisions. Ask about these specifically during negotiation because they rarely appear in the initial offer letter and most candidates leave them on the table.

Director Of Risk Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of risk managements?

The companies hiring the most director of risk managements right now include JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large insurers consistently maintain the highest volume of active postings for this role.

How many director of risk management jobs are remote?

About 51% of director of risk management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with availability varying by industry and company size. Sub-specializations in enterprise risk, operational risk advisory, and third-party risk management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to physical operations or regulated banking environments more often require on-site presence.

How do you become a director of risk management?

Most directors of risk management progress through analyst and manager-level risk roles, building expertise in a specific vertical such as credit, operational, or compliance risk before moving into leadership. Earning a professional certification like the FRM or CRISC accelerates advancement. Developing executive communication skills and experience presenting to audit committees or boards is essential for reaching the director level.

Can you get hired as a director of risk management without direct leadership experience?

It is possible to move into a director of risk management role without formal people management experience if you have deep functional expertise and a record of leading cross-functional risk initiatives. Employers in smaller organizations or growth-stage companies are more open to promoting strong individual contributors who have owned enterprise-wide programs and influenced senior decision-making without a direct reporting line.

What does the director of risk management interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screening call, followed by a competency-based interview with a VP or Chief Risk Officer focused on your framework experience and crisis response. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, finance, or operations is common. Some employers include a case study or written risk assessment to evaluate how you structure and communicate risk recommendations.

Where can I find and apply to director of risk management jobs?

You can find and apply to director of risk management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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