Remote Risk Management Lead Jobs
Remote risk management lead jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams hiring across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include Affirm, ServiceNow, and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Make a Difference with Nationwide
At Nationwide, we believe in protecting what matters most—people and communities. Our Senior Living Risk Management Team supports organizations that provide care and services to senior living communities. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in helping senior living providers create safer environments, prevent harm, and strengthen trust. Your expertise will empower these communities to fulfill their mission while safeguarding those they serve.
This is a remote position with occasional travel. Qualified candidates will reside near a metropolitan airport.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct clinical risk assessmentss for Senior Living accounts, focusing on professional liability and abuse exposures.
- Evaluate and consult on client's controls, policies and procedures to strengthen abuse prevention and mitigate liability.
- Develop Senior Liviing resouces such as leadership articles, training modules and administrator checklists
- Partner with underwriting, agents, and clients to deliver customized risk management solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging your expertise to improve safety, accountability, and operational resilience.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Senior Living Communities.
- Strong knowledge of professional liability and abuse risk exposures, including prevention strategies and control measures.
- Strong regulatory and survey knowledge.
- Exceptional relationship-building, consulting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with technology and tools for risk assessment and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed RN, LPN/LVN, or comparable clinical professional with direct senior living or skilled nursing experience.
- Professional certifications such as MLIS, ARM, or ASHRM are highly desirable.
Why Nationwide?
Join a team that values Collaboration, Accountability, Readiness, and Excellence (CARE). You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping organizations protect their people and fulfill their mission.
Job Description Summary
The Loss Control Services team at Nationwide contributes to the overall success of our customers’ businesses operationally and financially; we learn and grow with them. If you thrive in an environment where you can apply your expertise and experience to help business partners succeed, this could be the job for you!As a Loss Control Consultant, you’ll provide services to a large portfolio of complex accounts in multiple lines of business, influencing profitability, retention and creating a valued customer experience within a collaborative environment. We’ll count on you to determine effective controls, make improvement recommendations and differentiate classes of business. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference for our customers and company as you build and grow internal and external relationships, while continually growing your skills and expertise.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provides services to influence profitability and retention. Creates and recommends service objectives based upon customer goals, risk assessment results and loss analysis.
Meets with customers to identify hazards and exposures by conducting complex risk assessments to determine the effectiveness of controls and identify technically sound recommendations for risk improvement. Assigns an appropriate line of business rating based on professional judgment and company guidance.
Researches customer’s operations, industry and technical information to prepare for site surveys, service work, meetings, presentations and projects.
Applies the highest-level technical expertise to help lead as a subject matter expert for at least one line of business or practice.
Builds and maintains strong relationships customers and business partners. Functions as an ongoing resource and contact person with a high level of expertise.
Consults with customers, providing observations, solutions and support to meet business needs. Creates and recommends service objectives based on customer goal assessments and loss analysis. Identifies service opportunities based on loss trends and other data.
Communicates technical information effectively both verbally and in writing through preparation of technical reports in a state-of-the-art workflow environment.
Interacts with internal and external customers, leadership, peers and subject matter experts in a collaborative environment to gather and share information that helps our customers succeed.
Creates, presents and coordinates technical training and publications for internal and external customers.
Actively participates in career development activities and training.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager or Director. Typically, does not have direct reports.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, science, engineering, fire protection or construction management preferred.
License/Certification/Designation: A minimum of one of the following designations, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) and others. Associates must acquire all required state certifications.
Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of commercial loss control or related experience preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: General knowledge of safety and risk management practices and principles, including regulatory (Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], Department of Transportation [DOT], etc.) and national consensus standards (NFPA, etc.) preferred. Complete understanding of the commercial insurance business process, the ability to market services and influence others of a course of action. Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts. Must possess a desire to learn, grow and develop skills. Ability to prioritize work and time. Ability to operate a personal computer and learn/use applicable systems.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, balance on various heights, crawl and lift 50 lbs, use PPE when required and conduct physical site surveys in inclement weather and physical environments. May require relocation. This is a field-based position. May require frequent and overnight travel. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Safety Sensitive: This job has been identified as a Safety Sensitive (SS) position and in accordance with our substance free work place program may be subject to random alcohol and other drug testing.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/02/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Consultant, Loss Control : $118,000.00-$222,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Loss Control : $118,000.00 - $178,000.00- Job Category Underwriting
- Position Type Full Time
- Posted 2026-09-26T08:12:02.099611+00:00
- Location(s) United States - Remote
- Line of Business
- Entity
- Recruiter
- Hiring Manager
- Experience Level
- Req ID 100473
Make a Difference with Nationwide
At Nationwide, we believe in protecting what matters most—people and communities. Our Senior Living Risk Management Team supports organizations that provide care and services to senior living communities. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in helping senior living providers create safer environments, prevent harm, and strengthen trust. Your expertise will empower these communities to fulfill their mission while safeguarding those they serve.
This is a remote position with occasional travel. Qualified candidates will reside near a metropolitan airport.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct clinical risk assessmentss for Senior Living accounts, focusing on professional liability and abuse exposures.
- Evaluate and consult on client's controls, policies and procedures to strengthen abuse prevention and mitigate liability.
- Develop Senior Liviing resouces such as leadership articles, training modules and administrator checklists
- Partner with underwriting, agents, and clients to deliver customized risk management solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging your expertise to improve safety, accountability, and operational resilience.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Senior Living Communities.
- Strong knowledge of professional liability and abuse risk exposures, including prevention strategies and control measures.
- Strong regulatory and survey knowledge.
- Exceptional relationship-building, consulting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with technology and tools for risk assessment and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed RN, LPN/LVN, or comparable clinical professional with direct senior living or skilled nursing experience.
- Professional certifications such as MLIS, ARM, or ASHRM are highly desirable.
Why Nationwide?
Join a team that values Collaboration, Accountability, Readiness, and Excellence (CARE). You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping organizations protect their people and fulfill their mission.
Job Description Summary
The Loss Control Services team at Nationwide contributes to the overall success of our customers’ businesses operationally and financially; we learn and grow with them. If you thrive in an environment where you can apply your expertise and experience to help business partners succeed, this could be the job for you!As a Loss Control Consultant, you’ll provide services to a large portfolio of complex accounts in multiple lines of business, influencing profitability, retention and creating a valued customer experience within a collaborative environment. We’ll count on you to determine effective controls, make improvement recommendations and differentiate classes of business. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference for our customers and company as you build and grow internal and external relationships, while continually growing your skills and expertise.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provides services to influence profitability and retention. Creates and recommends service objectives based upon customer goals, risk assessment results and loss analysis.
Meets with customers to identify hazards and exposures by conducting complex risk assessments to determine the effectiveness of controls and identify technically sound recommendations for risk improvement. Assigns an appropriate line of business rating based on professional judgment and company guidance.
Researches customer’s operations, industry and technical information to prepare for site surveys, service work, meetings, presentations and projects.
Applies the highest-level technical expertise to help lead as a subject matter expert for at least one line of business or practice.
Builds and maintains strong relationships customers and business partners. Functions as an ongoing resource and contact person with a high level of expertise.
Consults with customers, providing observations, solutions and support to meet business needs. Creates and recommends service objectives based on customer goal assessments and loss analysis. Identifies service opportunities based on loss trends and other data.
Communicates technical information effectively both verbally and in writing through preparation of technical reports in a state-of-the-art workflow environment.
Interacts with internal and external customers, leadership, peers and subject matter experts in a collaborative environment to gather and share information that helps our customers succeed.
Creates, presents and coordinates technical training and publications for internal and external customers.
Actively participates in career development activities and training.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager or Director. Typically, does not have direct reports.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, science, engineering, fire protection or construction management preferred.
License/Certification/Designation: A minimum of one of the following designations, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) and others. Associates must acquire all required state certifications.
Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of commercial loss control or related experience preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: General knowledge of safety and risk management practices and principles, including regulatory (Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], Department of Transportation [DOT], etc.) and national consensus standards (NFPA, etc.) preferred. Complete understanding of the commercial insurance business process, the ability to market services and influence others of a course of action. Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts. Must possess a desire to learn, grow and develop skills. Ability to prioritize work and time. Ability to operate a personal computer and learn/use applicable systems.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, balance on various heights, crawl and lift 50 lbs, use PPE when required and conduct physical site surveys in inclement weather and physical environments. May require relocation. This is a field-based position. May require frequent and overnight travel. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Safety Sensitive: This job has been identified as a Safety Sensitive (SS) position and in accordance with our substance free work place program may be subject to random alcohol and other drug testing.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 10/02/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Consultant, Loss Control : $118,000.00-$222,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Loss Control : $118,000.00 - $178,000.00- Job Category Underwriting
- Position Type Full Time
- Posted 2026-09-26T08:12:02.099611+00:00
- Location(s) United States - Remote
- Line of Business
- Entity
- Recruiter
- Hiring Manager
- Experience Level
- Req ID 100473
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Energy
- Insurance
- Consumer Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk management lead jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in risk management, audit, or a related compliance function
- Proficiency with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Experience developing and maintaining risk registers and control documentation
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CRM, FRM, CRISC, or PMP preferred
- Strong communication skills for presenting risk findings to senior leadership and boards
Tips for Your Remote Risk Management Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote risk management lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Highlight async risk documentation experience
Remote employers want risk leads who produce clear, standalone deliverables. Call out specific examples of risk registers, control matrices, or policy documents you wrote that stakeholders used without needing a follow-up meeting to interpret them.
Signal GRC platform fluency upfront
Remote risk management roles rely heavily on tools like ServiceNow GRC, Archer, LogicGate, or similar platforms. Name the platforms you've used in your application materials so hiring managers can confirm fit before the first screen.
Prepare for distributed-team interview formats
Remote risk lead interviews frequently include a written case study or take-home scenario assessing how you identify, document, and escalate risk. Practice producing a clean, concise risk summary under a time constraint so your async communication skills are visible from the start.
Remote Risk Management Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote risk management lead job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed enterprise teams in financial services, insurance, and technology, where risk functions are well established outside a central office. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to run risk assessments and present findings asynchronously. Demonstrable experience with GRC platforms, policy documentation, and cross-functional stakeholder reporting gives you a real edge over candidates who rely on in-person collaboration.
Which companies hire remote risk management leads?
Remote risk management lead roles are posted by Affirm, ServiceNow, and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first insurers, distributed fintech firms, and large enterprise technology companies with compliance-heavy operations are among the most consistent hirers of this role in a fully remote format.
Can you get a remote risk management lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level risk management lead roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first companies and startups building out risk functions are more open to emerging candidates. Showing a completed risk assessment project, a professional certification like CRISC or PMI-RMP, or demonstrated async communication skills can substitute meaningfully for direct job experience.
Do you need a degree for remote risk management lead jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh practical risk management experience, GRC tool proficiency, and professional certifications alongside or instead of a formal degree. Candidates who can show a portfolio of completed risk frameworks, policy work, or audit outcomes often move forward without a four-year degree, particularly at remote-first companies that prioritize demonstrated output over credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote risk management leads?
Most remote risk management lead openings sit in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Energy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire risk management leads remotely because their compliance obligations, regulatory exposure, and cross-functional risk programs operate effectively across distributed teams without requiring a physical office presence.
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