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About Us
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic, non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan, and the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.
Matson Logistics extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.
Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Learn more at www.matson.com.
About the Role
The Associate Director, Risk Management will establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s ocean transportation, stevedoring, logistics, and warehousing operations and develop strong partnerships across the organization to identify, quantify, manage, and monitor risk. This role provides leadership and oversight to claims personnel, directs the resolution of complex claims, and develops and implements strategies to improve claims management processes and overall risk outcomes. The Associate Director also supports the Director in advancing strategic risk management initiatives, leads select insurance placements, and conducts contract reviews to identify and address insurance, indemnification, and other risk-related considerations.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our Corporate Office in Walnut Creek, CA, three (3) days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).
What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop claims and risk management personnel, establishing performance expectations and overseeing internal and external adjuster performance.
- Manage complex, high-severity, and disputed claims, including investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution.
- Drive claims process improvements, leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and performance.
- Analyze claims, loss trends, reserves, and performance data to identify risks and recommend improvements.
- Partner with Finance, actuaries, insurers, and brokers to support accurate claim and IBNR reserves, financial reporting, and insurance budgeting.
- Review and negotiate insurance, indemnification, claims, and risk-related provisions in contracts and leases.
- Ensure compliance with applicable insurance requirements, regulations, Company policies, and SOX controls.
- Conduct claims audits to ensure reserve adequacy, data integrity, documentation, and procedural consistency.
- Develop and maintain risk management procedures and controls, providing training as needed.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to use AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve risk identification, claims analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Use approved AI tools to enhance research, data analysis, risk assessments, trend identification, scenario analysis, and management reporting.
- Support strategic risk management initiatives and insurance placements and perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer.
You have these skills:
- Advanced knowledge of insurance policy interpretation, liability assessment, claims evaluation, and reserve setting.
- Strong technical expertise across multiple lines of property and casualty insurance coverage. Knowledge of marine and inland marine insurance is preferred but not required.
- Extensive experience with risk management information systems (RMIS), claims management systems, analytics platforms, and other technology used to track, analyze, and report claims and risk data.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex claims and risk data, identify trends and exposures, and translate findings into actionable risk management strategies.
And these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or complex claims management, including supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance claims administration, liability assessment, reserve setting, and insurance policy interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex and high-severity claims and working with insurers, brokers, adjusters, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with risk management information systems (RMIS), claims analytics, and data-driven reporting; familiarity with AI-enabled tools and process automation preferred.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence across functions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in marine insurance, including relevant coursework, industry training, and professional designations such as the Associate in Marine Insurance (AMIM). Candidates who do not currently hold a relevant professional designation will be expected to obtain one within one year of employment.
- Ability to travel to Company subsidiaries, industry conferences, and other business locations as needed, approximately four or more times per year.
Extra credit if you have:
- Marine, transportation, logistics, or inland marine insurance experience preferred, but not required.
- Professional designation such as ARM, CPCU, or CRM preferred.
The annual salary range is posted for this position in California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
#MI
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About Us
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic, non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan, and the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.
Matson Logistics extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.
Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Learn more at www.matson.com.
About the Role
The Associate Director, Risk Management will establish and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s ocean transportation, stevedoring, logistics, and warehousing operations and develop strong partnerships across the organization to identify, quantify, manage, and monitor risk. This role provides leadership and oversight to claims personnel, directs the resolution of complex claims, and develops and implements strategies to improve claims management processes and overall risk outcomes. The Associate Director also supports the Director in advancing strategic risk management initiatives, leads select insurance placements, and conducts contract reviews to identify and address insurance, indemnification, and other risk-related considerations.
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our Corporate Office in Walnut Creek, CA, three (3) days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).
What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop claims and risk management personnel, establishing performance expectations and overseeing internal and external adjuster performance.
- Manage complex, high-severity, and disputed claims, including investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution.
- Drive claims process improvements, leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and performance.
- Analyze claims, loss trends, reserves, and performance data to identify risks and recommend improvements.
- Partner with Finance, actuaries, insurers, and brokers to support accurate claim and IBNR reserves, financial reporting, and insurance budgeting.
- Review and negotiate insurance, indemnification, claims, and risk-related provisions in contracts and leases.
- Ensure compliance with applicable insurance requirements, regulations, Company policies, and SOX controls.
- Conduct claims audits to ensure reserve adequacy, data integrity, documentation, and procedural consistency.
- Develop and maintain risk management procedures and controls, providing training as needed.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to use AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve risk identification, claims analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Use approved AI tools to enhance research, data analysis, risk assessments, trend identification, scenario analysis, and management reporting.
- Support strategic risk management initiatives and insurance placements and perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer.
You have these skills:
- Advanced knowledge of insurance policy interpretation, liability assessment, claims evaluation, and reserve setting.
- Strong technical expertise across multiple lines of property and casualty insurance coverage. Knowledge of marine and inland marine insurance is preferred but not required.
- Extensive experience with risk management information systems (RMIS), claims management systems, analytics platforms, and other technology used to track, analyze, and report claims and risk data.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex claims and risk data, identify trends and exposures, and translate findings into actionable risk management strategies.
And these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or complex claims management, including supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance claims administration, liability assessment, reserve setting, and insurance policy interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex and high-severity claims and working with insurers, brokers, adjusters, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with risk management information systems (RMIS), claims analytics, and data-driven reporting; familiarity with AI-enabled tools and process automation preferred.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence across functions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in marine insurance, including relevant coursework, industry training, and professional designations such as the Associate in Marine Insurance (AMIM). Candidates who do not currently hold a relevant professional designation will be expected to obtain one within one year of employment.
- Ability to travel to Company subsidiaries, industry conferences, and other business locations as needed, approximately four or more times per year.
Extra credit if you have:
- Marine, transportation, logistics, or inland marine insurance experience preferred, but not required.
- Professional designation such as ARM, CPCU, or CRM preferred.
The annual salary range is posted for this position in California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
#MI
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or SAS
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Basel III, Dodd-Frank, or COSO
- One to three years of experience in risk analysis, audit, or financial services
- Strong written communication skills for producing risk reports and policy documentation
- FRM, PRM, or CFA certification preferred or in progress
Tips for Your Risk Management Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to risk frameworks
Hiring managers for risk management associate roles scan for specific frameworks like Basel III, COSO, or ISO 31000. Name the frameworks you've worked within, not just generic risk terms, so your resume clears initial screening.
Earn a certification before you apply
A Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation signals technical credibility fast. Even passing Part I of the FRM exam before you're hired sets your application apart from candidates with identical degrees.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk management associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Many risk associate roles require hands-on experience with specific platforms like SAS, Moody's Analytics, or Bloomberg. When a posting names tools you've used, lead with those in your application to signal an immediate fit.
Prepare a case-style risk scenario answer
Interviewers for risk management associate positions often present a scenario, like a sudden counterparty default or a data breach, and ask how you'd assess exposure. Practice walking through a structured response: identify the risk, quantify it, propose a mitigation.
Negotiate by citing regulatory scope
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the regulatory scope of the role. A position requiring knowledge of Dodd-Frank, SR 11-7, or FINRA rules carries compliance complexity that justifies a higher offer than a general analyst position.
Risk Management Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk management associates?
JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum are hiring the most risk management associates right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial institutions, insurance carriers, and large consulting firms consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many risk management associate jobs are remote?
About 71% of risk management associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common at regulated financial institutions. Operational risk, model validation, and enterprise risk reporting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to trading-floor or compliance-intensive positions.
How do you become a risk management associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a quantitative field. Build hands-on experience through internships in banking, insurance, or corporate treasury. Develop proficiency in Excel, SQL, and risk modeling tools. Pursue a professional certification like the FRM to strengthen your candidacy, then target entry-level risk analyst or associate postings to begin your career.
Can you get a risk management associate job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level risk management associate roles exist specifically for candidates early in their careers, particularly at large banks, insurance companies, and consulting firms with structured analyst programs. Internship experience, a strong quantitative academic background, demonstrated Excel or Python skills, and partial completion of the FRM exam can compensate for limited full-time work history.
What does the risk management associate interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background and motivation. A technical round follows, testing quantitative reasoning, risk framework knowledge, and sometimes a written case study or modeling exercise. Final rounds usually involve panel interviews with senior risk managers focused on scenario-based questions and your ability to communicate risk findings clearly.
Where can I find and apply to risk management associate jobs?
You can find and apply to risk management associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. Openings update regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching newly posted positions before they close.
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