Risk Management Consultant Jobs in California

Risk Management Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and real estate across an experience range from entry-level analyst to senior principal. The largest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and Aon maintain substantial California operations. The most in-demand specialties include enterprise risk, operational risk, and cybersecurity risk consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerEY
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring2
Work type100% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Lockton Companies
Senior Consulting Actuary- Technology Risk Practices
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Senior Consulting Actuary- Technology Risk Practices
Lockton Companies
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$130k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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EY
Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Senior Consultant - Bay Area
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EY
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Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Senior Consultant - Bay Area
EY
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Consulting & Professional Services
Data Science
10,000+

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EY
Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Manager - Bay Area
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EY
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Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Manager - Bay Area
EY
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
10,000+

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EY
Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Senior Manager - Bay Area
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EY
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Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - Senior Manager - Bay Area
EY
San Francisco, California
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
10,000+

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TRISTAR
Senior Safety and Risk Management Consultant
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TRISTAR
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Senior Safety and Risk Management Consultant
TRISTAR
San Diego, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
$100k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
High School
1,001-5,000

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Risk Management Consultant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
4 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs

Risk Management Consultant Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

EY
EY3 open roles
TRISTAR
TRISTAR2 open roles
Lockton Companies
Lockton Companies1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk management consultant jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or CRMP strongly preferred
  • Three or more years of risk assessment or consulting experience in California industries
  • Demonstrated proficiency with risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
  • Experience with California-regulated industries including financial services or healthcare
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to present findings to executive stakeholders

Risk Management Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management consultant in California?

Most risk management consultants in California enter the field with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related discipline, then build toward a recognized professional credential. California does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) designation. Many consulting firms and financial institutions in California treat one of these certifications as a near requirement for advancement.

How much do risk management consultants make in California?

Risk management consultants in California earn a median of about $129,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,610 for the lowest 10% to over $208,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk management consultants in California?

Employers hiring risk management consultants in California right now include EY, TRISTAR, and Lockton Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of global financial firms, large health systems, and major technology companies means demand stays consistent across the state year-round.

Which California cities have the most risk management consultant jobs?

San Francisco and San Diego have the most risk management consultant openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive most of the volume thanks to their dense clusters of financial institutions, insurance carriers, and professional services firms, while San Diego's defense contractors and life sciences companies generate consistent demand in operational and enterprise risk.

Are there remote risk management consultant jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Risk management consulting is largely analytical and document-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of risk management consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed advisory work. Project delivery phases and client-facing engagements are the parts most likely to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a risk management consultant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining a large consulting firm or financial institution in an analyst or associate role, then building toward the full consultant title. Deloitte, PwC, and Aon all run structured analyst programs in California that accept new graduates. Lateral moves from roles in internal audit, compliance, or financial analysis are common and well recognized. Earning the CRM or starting the FRM exam process while job searching signals commitment and gives California employers a concrete reason to consider a candidate without consulting experience.

Where can I find and apply to risk management consultant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to risk management consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly through each listing.

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