Risk Management Director Jobs in California

Risk Management Director jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance across a market that ranges from mid-level manager roles through chief risk officer positions. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman consistently staff enterprise and operational risk functions. California demand is especially strong in cybersecurity risk, climate and environmental risk, and healthcare compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles74
Top employerAdventist Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CBRE
VAS Quality & Risk Management Director
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VAS Quality & Risk Management Director
CBRE
Los Angeles, California
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$150k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CVS Health
Assistant Vice President (AVP) Security Risk Management
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Assistant Vice President (AVP) Security Risk Management
CVS Health
California
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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UC Irvine Health
Regulatory & Compliance HC Specialist 4 - Risk Management FT Days
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UC Irvine Health
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Regulatory & Compliance HC Specialist 4 - Risk Management FT Days
UC Irvine Health
Orange, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$123k - $238k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Adventist Health
Risk Management Specialist (Hanford)
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Risk Management Specialist (Hanford)
Adventist Health
Hanford, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$94k - $141k/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Human Resources and Risk Management Director
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Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Peckham & McKenney
Colton, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$215k - $264k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Risk Management Director Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
11 jobs
Los Angeles
6 jobs
San Jose
5 jobs
El Segundo
4 jobs
Colton
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Foster City
2 jobs
Saint Helena
2 jobs

Risk Management Director Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Adventist Health
Adventist Health6 open roles
TRISTAR
TRISTAR2 open roles
Airwallex
Airwallex2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
  • Professional Risk Manager (PRM) or FRM certification strongly preferred by California employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive risk management experience in a regulated industry
  • Demonstrated experience with California regulatory frameworks such as CCPA and CPRA compliance
  • Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional risk teams in complex organizations
  • Experience presenting enterprise risk frameworks to executive leadership and boards of directors

Risk Management Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management director in California?

Most risk management directors in California start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, then build experience in risk analysis, compliance, or audit roles. California does not issue a state license for the title itself, but employers strongly favor candidates holding the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) credential from the Global Association of Risk Professionals or the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation. An MBA or master's in risk management accelerates advancement to director level.

How much do risk management directors make in California?

Risk management directors 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 directors in California?

Employers hiring risk management directors in California right now include Adventist Health, TRISTAR, and Airwallex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional banks, integrated health systems, and defense contractors means demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.

Which California cities have the most risk management director jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose account for the most risk management director openings in California. Los Angeles anchors hiring in entertainment, insurance, and healthcare, San Francisco draws demand from financial services and technology firms, and San Diego reflects a strong presence of defense contractors, biotech companies, and regional financial institutions, each of which maintains dedicated risk leadership functions.

Are there remote risk management director jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many senior roles, since risk management at the director level is primarily analytical, strategic, and advisory rather than on-site operational. About 38% of risk management director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this function. Cybersecurity risk, enterprise risk governance, and compliance oversight tend to be the most remote-compatible specialties.

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

The most realistic path is to enter through a risk analyst, compliance analyst, or internal audit role at a California-based financial institution, insurer, or health system and build toward director-level responsibility over several years. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Bank of the West, and Pacific Life run structured rotational and analyst programs that develop risk talent internally. Earning the FRM or PRM credential while working in an adjacent role signals seriousness and accelerates promotion timelines within California's competitive market.

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

You can find and apply to risk management director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers that interest you.

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