Risk Management Director Jobs in Arizona
Risk Management Director jobs in Arizona are concentrated in financial services, healthcare, real estate, and defense contracting, with demand at every level from newly promoted managers stepping into their first director role through senior executives overseeing enterprise-wide programs. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the majority of openings, with Tucson contributing a steady share through its university and healthcare systems. Established employers such as Banner Health, American Express, and Raytheon Technologies maintain ongoing needs for risk leadership across their Arizona operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) AnalystLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
As an ERM Analyst, you'll support programs to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks throughout the organization. You'll play a key role in the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management Team, who is responsible for several enterprise wide programs, including Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Controls Testing, Issue Management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform and Program, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Framework, and Technology and Information Security Risk Management.The ERM Analyst will be responsible for executing the Issue Management program, ensuring adherence to program methodology, policies and standards and will help develop reporting, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong understanding of enterprise risk management, issue management, governance, and regulatory expectations applicable to the organization.
- Perform periodic assessments to evaluate adherence to Issue Management standard requirements; document results and support the development of corrective actions where necessary.
- Process approved issue maintenance requests, ensuring updates to issue records are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with Issue Management program requirements and established procedures.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Entry level understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, audit practices, SOX, or banking operations acquired through education or internship(s).
- Entry level understanding of industry and three lines of defense (e.g., banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
- Knowledge of risk management tools and systems and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, CoPilot, and PowerPoint).
- Willing to pursue technical knowledge (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST, FFIEC) and advanced certifications of risk frameworks and industry best practices (e.g., CISA, CERP, ISACA, CIA, CISSP, CPA) related to the role.
- Entry level speaking and writing communications skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) AnalystLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
As an ERM Analyst, you'll support programs to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks throughout the organization. You'll play a key role in the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management Team, who is responsible for several enterprise wide programs, including Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Controls Testing, Issue Management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform and Program, Third-Party Risk Management, Policy Framework, and Technology and Information Security Risk Management.The ERM Analyst will be responsible for executing the Issue Management program, ensuring adherence to program methodology, policies and standards and will help develop reporting, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong understanding of enterprise risk management, issue management, governance, and regulatory expectations applicable to the organization.
- Perform periodic assessments to evaluate adherence to Issue Management standard requirements; document results and support the development of corrective actions where necessary.
- Process approved issue maintenance requests, ensuring updates to issue records are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with Issue Management program requirements and established procedures.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Entry level understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, audit practices, SOX, or banking operations acquired through education or internship(s).
- Entry level understanding of industry and three lines of defense (e.g., banking operations, information technology, SOX, compliance, risk management, audit).
- Knowledge of risk management tools and systems and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, CoPilot, and PowerPoint).
- Willing to pursue technical knowledge (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST, FFIEC) and advanced certifications of risk frameworks and industry best practices (e.g., CISA, CERP, ISACA, CIA, CISSP, CPA) related to the role.
- Entry level speaking and writing communications skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Risk Management Director Job Market in Arizona
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management director jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive risk management experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Certified Risk Manager or FRM designation strongly preferred by Arizona employers
- Deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Experience overseeing compliance, audit coordination, or regulatory risk in Arizona-regulated industries
- Demonstrated ability to present risk strategy and findings to executive leadership and boards
Risk Management Director Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk management director in Arizona?
Most risk management directors in Arizona reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field with several years of progressively senior risk or compliance experience. Arizona does not require a state-issued license to hold the title, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold recognized credentials such as the Certified Risk Manager designation through the National Alliance, the Financial Risk Manager credential, or the Professional Risk Manager certification. Relevant industry experience in healthcare, financial services, or defense contracting carries significant weight in the Arizona market.
How much do risk management directors make in Arizona?
Risk management directors in Arizona earn a median of about $102,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,400 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk management directors in Arizona?
Employers hiring risk management directors in Arizona right now include Pima County, Northern Trust, and El Rio Community Health Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's concentration of large healthcare networks, financial institutions, and defense contractors means demand for risk leadership is distributed across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.
Which Arizona cities have the most risk management director jobs?
Tucson, Tempe, and Phoenix account for the most risk management director openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and financial services firms, while Scottsdale adds concentration from insurance companies and wealth management firms, and Tucson contributes openings tied to its defense contractors and University of Arizona Health Network operations.
Are there remote risk management director jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many senior operations roles, because risk management director work centers on analysis, strategy, and stakeholder communication that translates well to remote formats. About 10% of risk management director openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader trends in corporate and financial services hiring. The portions of the role most commonly performed remotely include policy development, reporting, and cross-functional risk reviews, while on-site presence is more often required for regulated industries such as healthcare.
How can I get hired as a risk management director in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a risk analyst or compliance specialist role first, then building toward director-level responsibility over time. Large Arizona employers such as Banner Health and American Express hire risk analysts and compliance coordinators as pipeline talent, and performing well in those roles is how most directors in the state made the transition. Earning a Certified Risk Manager or FRM credential while working in an adjacent role accelerates promotion discussions, and candidates who can show they managed a risk project end-to-end, even at a smaller scope, stand out in Arizona hiring panels.
Where can I find and apply to risk management director jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to risk management director jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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