Risk Management Director Jobs in Illinois

Risk Management Director jobs in Illinois are active and competitive, concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and corporate headquarters operations, with openings at every level from newly promoted directors to senior enterprise risk executives. Chicago anchors the market, joined by Schaumburg and Naperville, where firms like Allstate, Hyatt, and Aon maintain substantial operations and regularly hire for risk leadership roles. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and regulatory compliance oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top employerGolub Capital
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring10
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Humana
Risk Management Principal – Spending Account Card Program Counter Fraud & Financial Integrity
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Humana
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Risk Management Principal – Spending Account Card Program Counter Fraud & Financial Integrity
Humana
Illinois
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$167k - $229k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Genpact
Director - IT Risk Management
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Genpact
New 23h ago
Director - IT Risk Management
Genpact
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
IT Support
Audit
Tax
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Huron Consulting Group
Digital Consulting Manager, Oracle Cloud Risk Management
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Huron Consulting Group
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Digital Consulting Manager, Oracle Cloud Risk Management
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$145k - $213k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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CVS Health
Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
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CVS Health
Added 2d ago
Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
CVS Health
Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$68k - $183k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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University of Illinois
Assistant/Associate Professor- Actuarial Science & Risk Management - College of LAS
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University of Illinois
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Assistant/Associate Professor- Actuarial Science & Risk Management - College of LAS
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$100k - $160k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Risk Management Director Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Scott AFB
3 jobs
Urbana
2 jobs
Galena
1 job
Decatur
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Barrington
1 job
Northbrook
1 job
Bolingbrook
1 job

Risk Management Director Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Golub Capital
Golub Capital2 open roles
University of Illinois
University of Illinois2 open roles
Options Clearing Corporation
Options Clearing Corporation2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Food & Beverage

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive risk management experience in a relevant industry
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or RIMS-CRMP strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional risk assessment and mitigation programs
  • Proficiency with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
  • Strong communication skills for presenting risk findings to executive and board audiences

Risk Management Director Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management director in Illinois?

The path to a risk management director role in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, followed by progressive experience in risk analysis or compliance. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers consistently favor candidates holding credentials such as the RIMS-CRMP, the FRM from GARP, or the CRM. Most directors in Illinois built their careers through insurance, financial services, or large corporate risk departments before moving into leadership.

How much do risk management directors make in Illinois?

Risk management directors in Illinois earn a median of about $104,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,260 for the lowest 10% to over $202,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk management directors in Illinois?

Employers hiring risk management directors in Illinois right now include Golub Capital, University of Illinois, and Options Clearing Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of insurance carriers, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 headquarters means hiring activity is broad and consistent across both downtown Chicago and the suburban corridor.

Which Illinois cities have the most risk management director jobs?

Chicago, Scott AFB, and Illinois have the most risk management director openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because it is home to the largest share of the state's insurance carriers, banks, and corporate headquarters, while Schaumburg and Naperville generate steady demand from major employers in those suburban corridors whose risk and compliance functions are based outside the city.

Are there remote risk management director jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and they are more available than in many management fields, since risk directors spend much of their time on analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication rather than on-site operations. About 63% of risk management director openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly desk-based this senior role is. Policy development, ERM framework oversight, and board reporting are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a risk analyst or compliance analyst role at one of Illinois's large insurance carriers, regional banks, or healthcare systems, which regularly hire people into structured risk functions and promote from within. Firms like Allstate and Northwestern Mutual run rotational or analyst development programs that place candidates directly into enterprise risk teams. Earning the RIMS-CRMP or an FRM designation while in an analyst role signals readiness for director-level responsibility and gives Illinois hiring managers a concrete benchmark when evaluating less-tenured candidates.

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

You can find and apply to risk management director jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Chicago and the broader Illinois market. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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