Remote Head of Risk Jobs
Remote Head of Risk jobs are open across the U.S. in financial services, fintech, insurance, and enterprise technology, where distributed teams need senior risk leadership that functions independently of a central office. Companies hiring remotely for this role range from remote-first fintechs and insurtech startups to large financial institutions and consulting firms building out distributed risk functions, including ServiceNow, Deutsche Bank, and Huntington Bank. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your role at Baxter
As a Digital Trust & Risk Analyst, you will help support Baxter's Digital Trust & Risk organization by coordinating governance, compliance, and operational activities across Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI programs. Working closely with the AVP of Digital Trust & Risk, you will play a key role in ensuring critical governance processes are executed consistently, documented accurately, and supported through effective stakeholder collaboration.
A significant portion of this role will focus on Baxter's AI Governance program, helping guide AI projects and models through review and approval processes, maintaining governance records within OneTrust, and supporting compliance activities across the organization. Approximately 60-70% of this role will focus on AI Governance, ensuring governance processes scale effectively as AI adoption continues to expand across Baxter.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of emerging technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, and corporate governance while gaining exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams throughout Baxter. You will work closely with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, helping drive governance initiatives and shape how Baxter manages technology risk in a rapidly evolving environment. Over time, this role offers the opportunity to expand into broader Digital Trust, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance responsibilities.
Preference will be given to candidates located near Deerfield, IL who can work with the team on a regular hybrid basis. We are also open to remote candidates located within the Central or Eastern time zones of the United States.
What you'll be doing
- Support the AVP of Digital Trust & Risk across key Legal, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI initiatives.
- Coordinate projects, meetings, communications, documentation, assessments, audits, and follow-up activities with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day execution of Baxter's AI Governance program, including AI project and model reviews, approvals, governance activities, and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Coordinate AI Governance Working Team and Council meetings, including agendas, materials, action items, decisions, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage AI Governance workflows and records within OneTrust, ensuring documentation, approvals, and status updates remain accurate and current.
- Support OneTrust administration activities, including configuration updates, workflow enhancements, testing, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
- Maintain governance records, procedures, reports, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Build relationships across Legal, IT, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to drive accountability, keep initiatives moving forward, and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve governance processes.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Business, Technology, Legal Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting governance, compliance, risk, privacy, cybersecurity, technology, audit, legal operations, or other cross-functional business processes.
- Experience with OneTrust strongly preferred. Candidates with experience using similar governance, risk, compliance, privacy, or workflow platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, RSA Archer, MetricStream, LogicGate, AuditBoard, or TrustArc are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive activities to completion.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation, records, governance artifacts, and system data.
- Ability to learn new technologies and quickly become proficient with governance, compliance, and workflow platforms.
- Self-starter who identifies opportunities for improvement, brings forward new ideas, and proactively drives solutions with limited direction.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships, drive accountability, and move initiatives forward across multiple teams.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
#LI-Remote
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your role at Baxter
As a Digital Trust & Risk Analyst, you will help support Baxter's Digital Trust & Risk organization by coordinating governance, compliance, and operational activities across Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI programs. Working closely with the AVP of Digital Trust & Risk, you will play a key role in ensuring critical governance processes are executed consistently, documented accurately, and supported through effective stakeholder collaboration.
A significant portion of this role will focus on Baxter's AI Governance program, helping guide AI projects and models through review and approval processes, maintaining governance records within OneTrust, and supporting compliance activities across the organization. Approximately 60-70% of this role will focus on AI Governance, ensuring governance processes scale effectively as AI adoption continues to expand across Baxter.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of emerging technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, and corporate governance while gaining exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams throughout Baxter. You will work closely with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, helping drive governance initiatives and shape how Baxter manages technology risk in a rapidly evolving environment. Over time, this role offers the opportunity to expand into broader Digital Trust, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance responsibilities.
Preference will be given to candidates located near Deerfield, IL who can work with the team on a regular hybrid basis. We are also open to remote candidates located within the Central or Eastern time zones of the United States.
What you'll be doing
- Support the AVP of Digital Trust & Risk across key Legal, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI initiatives.
- Coordinate projects, meetings, communications, documentation, assessments, audits, and follow-up activities with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day execution of Baxter's AI Governance program, including AI project and model reviews, approvals, governance activities, and ongoing compliance requirements.
- Coordinate AI Governance Working Team and Council meetings, including agendas, materials, action items, decisions, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage AI Governance workflows and records within OneTrust, ensuring documentation, approvals, and status updates remain accurate and current.
- Support OneTrust administration activities, including configuration updates, workflow enhancements, testing, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
- Maintain governance records, procedures, reports, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Build relationships across Legal, IT, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to drive accountability, keep initiatives moving forward, and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve governance processes.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Business, Technology, Legal Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting governance, compliance, risk, privacy, cybersecurity, technology, audit, legal operations, or other cross-functional business processes.
- Experience with OneTrust strongly preferred. Candidates with experience using similar governance, risk, compliance, privacy, or workflow platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, RSA Archer, MetricStream, LogicGate, AuditBoard, or TrustArc are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive activities to completion.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation, records, governance artifacts, and system data.
- Ability to learn new technologies and quickly become proficient with governance, compliance, and workflow platforms.
- Self-starter who identifies opportunities for improvement, brings forward new ideas, and proactively drives solutions with limited direction.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships, drive accountability, and move initiatives forward across multiple teams.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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Who's Hiring
- ServiceNow12
- Deutsche Bank11
- Huntington Bank9
- The Hanover Insurance5
- ING4
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of risk jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive experience in risk management or a related field
- Deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Experience presenting risk assessments and appetite statements to executive or board audiences
- Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or PRM strongly preferred
- Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance platforms and reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a quantitative field, with a master's or MBA often preferred
Tips for Your Remote Head of Risk Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote head of risk openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings mixed in.
Show your async communication output
Remote employers hiring a head of risk want proof you can drive decisions through written communication alone. Bring examples of risk reports, board memos, or committee briefings you authored, because that is the primary way you will influence stakeholders without in-person access.
Demonstrate independence in risk program ownership
Remote head of risk candidates stand out when they can describe a risk framework, policy suite, or audit response they built and ran without direct oversight. Name the scope, the stakeholders, and the outcome rather than describing the team you were part of.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote-first employers run early interview stages through written assessments or recorded video responses before any live call. Practice articulating your approach to enterprise risk, regulatory relationships, and cross-functional influence in writing, since your first impression may be entirely text-based.
Remote Head of Risk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head of risk job?
Target remote-first financial services firms, fintechs, and insurtechs, which are the companies most likely to hire a head of risk without requiring a physical office presence. Remote employers screen heavily for async communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders through written reporting rather than in-person presence, and demonstrated self-direction in building or running a risk function. A strong track of delivering risk frameworks, audit-ready documentation, and board-level reporting without day-to-day oversight gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote head of risks?
Remote head of risk roles are posted by ServiceNow, Deutsche Bank, and Huntington Bank and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first fintechs, distributed financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies that have built risk functions designed to operate without a central headquarters.
Can you get a remote head of risk job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Early-career candidates have the best path at smaller remote-first fintechs or insurtech startups that hire risk analysts who grow into broader ownership. Showing documented risk work, such as a risk register you built, a compliance gap analysis you led, or a process you formalized, carries more weight than a title when experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote head of risk jobs?
Usually, but the degree matters less than what you can demonstrate in practice, and remote employers weigh evidence of independent risk leadership heavily. A background in finance, law, or business is common, and certifications like FRM, CRM, or CIA can substitute for a graduate degree at many remote-first companies. What consistently opens doors is a clear record of building risk programs, managing regulatory relationships, and producing board-ready risk reporting without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most remote head of risks?
Remote head of risk roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire head of risks remotely because their risk functions are documentation-driven and stakeholder communication happens primarily through written reporting, making the role well-suited to distributed team structures.
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