Senior Level Risk and Compliance Specialist Jobs
Senior level risk and compliance specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk programs, and the cross-functional teams that keep organizations accountable. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Ivalua, RBUS, and iManage hiring at this level now.
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Why does the job exist?
The Office of Internal Oversight Bureau oversees all governance, risk, and control duties for the agency. The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager will directly oversee multiple positions that include internal audit functions, external and internal risk, and compliance analysis. Audits may include activities such as operational, compliance, and IT general controls audits in accordance with standards, statutes and regulations.
How does it get done?
This position provides guidance and counsel to the agency CIO and executive management to define objectives for information security. This position participates in the development and implementation of effective policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation. This position supports the development of agency policies, processes and control techniques to address information security requirements and standards. This position exercises full management responsibility for the Office of Internal Oversight team (5 FTE), including recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating, and setting priorities. The position may be delegated the Tax and Rev's IRS Disclosure Officer and/or SRCA Records Custodian duties. The positions will provide guidance to maintaining adequate security over the extremely sensitive information stored in GenTax and Tapestry, which is essential to TRD's mission. AO II will be the primary party to oversee all governance, risk, and control duties for the agency, including but not limited to the following duties:
Governance activities:
Approve user access changes in GenTax and Tapestry for OIO
Provide compliance oversight for segregation of duties
Perform all Disclosure officer duties
Oversee Compliance Audits for user access and system usage
Submit all required documents to the IRS per the duties of the IRS Disclosure officer for the Agency
Monitor the security access list and restricted taxpayer list
Provide guidance and oversight for security policy implementation, including implementation of the GRC platform
IRS TDS (Transcript Delivery System) ¿ Admin and POC / Compliance monitor
Risk Activities:
Review and complete data requests from approved entities
Perform Agency Records Custodian
Provide support for the Agency IPRA process
Perform Risk assessments and oversee the implementation process related to risk reduction
Control Activities
Review and Process MOU's for the Agency
Review contract language addressing confidentiality, or vendor training, and IRS compliance requirements for security
Initiate and track the 45-day notification process
Track and report disclosure incidents
External Oversight Activities
IRS-provide oversight and coordination for the agency required submissions and the external audits
SSA-provide oversight and coordination for the agency required submissions and the external audits
DoIT-provide oversight and coordination for the agency required submissions and the external audits
PCI-provide oversight and coordination for the agency required submissions and the external audits
Other federal Agencies-provide oversight and coordination for the agency required submissions and the external audits
FTA (Federation of Tax Administrators) ¿ Membership and Disclosure List liaison
ISAC (Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud Information Sharing and Analysis Center) ¿ Admin and POC / State reporting designee
LOI¿s ¿ Business Owner and reviewer for OIO
Who are the customers?
The Taxation and Revenue Department and the citizens of New Mexico
Ideal Candidate
The Taxation and Revenue Department and the citizens of New Mexico
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional-level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Aysha Mora, (505) 469-2867, Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Senior Level Risk and Compliance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level risk and compliance specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end compliance programs, not just supported them. Demonstrable experience leading audits, advising executive stakeholders, and designing policy frameworks is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Certifications such as CRCM, CCEP, or CISA reinforce technical credibility, and a history of mentoring junior staff signals readiness for the leadership expectations that come with senior roles.
Which companies hire senior level risk and compliance specialists?
Companies hiring senior level risk and compliance specialists right now include Ivalua, RBUS, and iManage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large financial institutions, global corporations, and regulated industries where enterprise-scale risk oversight and board-level reporting are ongoing priorities.
Are there remote senior level risk and compliance specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 62% of senior level risk and compliance specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the field. Roles in financial services and healthcare often require some on-site presence, while technology and consulting employers tend to offer more distributed arrangements at this level.
What makes a risk and compliance specialist role senior level?
Senior level risk and compliance specialist roles are defined by program ownership, strategic scope, and leadership accountability. Rather than executing compliance tasks under supervision, senior specialists design the frameworks, lead internal investigations or audits, present findings to executive or board-level audiences, and mentor junior team members. The expectation shifts from contributing to individual deliverables to being accountable for the health of the organization's risk posture.
Which industries hire the most senior level risk and compliance specialists?
Senior level risk and compliance specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under complex, overlapping regulatory regimes where senior-level expertise is needed to interpret requirements, manage regulatory relationships, and lead programs that protect the organization from enforcement risk.