Entry Level Director Of Risk Management Jobs
New grad director of risk management jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a risk-focused academic project can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Ascension, Kaweah Health, and Grady Health System hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsPURPOSE STATEMENT:
- Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility.
- Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department.
- Lead Investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility. Collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility.
- Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
- Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
- Collaborate with employees to streamline the incident reporting process making it more effective and efficient.
- Collaborate with facility leadership and all departments to monitor and promote compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies
- Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
- Provide staff development, and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk.
- Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures.
- Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
- Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a Root Cause Analysis for specified events.
- Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture.
- Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required.
- One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported
- CPHRM Preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
- Implement a robust risk management program throughout the facility.
- Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department.
- Lead Investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility. Collaborate with the Legal team to assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting per policy throughout the facility.
- Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
- Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
- Collaborate with employees to streamline the incident reporting process making it more effective and efficient.
- Collaborate with facility leadership and all departments to monitor and promote compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory agencies
- Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
- Provide staff development, and training related to identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk.
- Collaborate with Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances to identify potential exposures.
- Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
- Collaborate with QAPI disciplines to complete a Root Cause Analysis for specified events.
- Establish and lead a Safety Committee that identifies and develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data that improve the safety culture.
- Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in a risk management position required.
- One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by service line(s) supported
- CPHRM Preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Entry Level Director Of Risk Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level director of risk management job?
Entry level director of risk management roles reward candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking and familiarity with risk frameworks, even without years of professional experience. Coursework in finance, compliance, or business administration strengthens your application, as do internships in audit, insurance, or operations. Certifications like the Associate in Risk Management show employers you understand the field and are serious about building a career in it.
Which companies hire entry level director of risk managements?
Companies hiring entry level director of risk managements right now include Ascension, Kaweah Health, and Grady Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government contractors, and large corporations building out dedicated risk and compliance teams.
Are there remote entry level director of risk management jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still lean on-site for training and team integration. About 0% of entry level director of risk management openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which gives candidates geographic flexibility while they build their professional foundation in the field.
Are these new grad director of risk management jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and early-career candidates. A new grad-friendly posting typically states it is open to zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time history, and does not require professional licensure before hire. These are strong starting points for candidates entering the risk management field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level director of risk managements?
Entry Level director of risk management roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they face significant regulatory requirements, financial exposure, or operational complexity that creates a steady need for risk professionals even at the early-career stage.