Risk Management Director Jobs in Chicago, IL
Risk Management Director jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and corporate risk functions. Employers actively hiring include Deloitte, Aon, and CIBC. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth… As a Manager, you have the unique ability to specialize in certain areas of enterprise software products that showcase and employ your areas of expertise while pursuing your “career vision”. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development. Every Manager adds to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you where you’ll be challenged to discover your true potential: It’s analytically rigorous… it’s practical… it’s entrepreneurial… it’s intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—it’s career-defining. It’s the Huron way.
We see what’s possible in you and help you achieve it.
Key Responsibilities:
5-7 years of related experience with cloud implementations in a consulting role
Hands-on experience in the implementation of Oracle Risk Management (or Lease Accounting), working closely with senior team members to ensure successful delivery
Drive requirements gathering, documentation, testing, and deployment activities
Develop functional setups, run data loads, and support integration testing.
The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project management and technical dimensions
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
Hands-on experience in the implementation of Oracle Risk Management (or Lease Accounting), working closely with senior team members to ensure successful delivery.
3-5 years of experience in analyzing requirements, writing functional specifications, conducting tests, troubleshooting issues and interfacing with business users
At lease 3 years of experience working with Oracle ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, or other ERP/financial systems
Solid understanding of finance processes (general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed assets, cash management)
Hands-on experience driving the implementation of Oracle Risk Management, working closely with senior team members to ensure successful delivery
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to own project workstreams through self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks with little to no supervision
A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
Aptitude for, and enjoyment of working in teams
Oracle ERP Cloud certifications (or progress toward them) are a plus
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to work with client or other internal project teams
The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $166,750- $212,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte5

- Aon1

- CIBC1

- Affirm1

- Harbor1

Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Accounting & Auditing5
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Insurance2
Risk Management Director Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk management director job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's Loop and River North financial district, where banks, insurance carriers, and corporate headquarters cluster. Enterprise risk, credit risk, and operational risk specializations travel well in this market. Candidates with ERM framework experience and a FRM or CRM credential stand out with the large financial institutions and insurers concentrated downtown. Familiarity with Midwest regulatory environments and Chicago-area counterparty relationships also helps.
Which companies hire risk management directors in Chicago?
Chicago risk management director roles are posted by Deloitte, Aon, and CIBC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's employer base skews heavily toward large financial institutions, global insurance groups, major healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 corporate risk departments, all of which maintain dedicated risk leadership teams.
Are there remote risk management director jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role type: analytical and ERM strategy positions tend to be more remote-friendly than operational or compliance-intensive ones. About 30% of risk management director openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting a market that has embraced flexible arrangements for senior risk professionals. Model oversight and policy development work is most commonly offered on a hybrid basis.
How can I get a risk management director job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is a lateral move through Chicago's deep bench of financial services and insurance firms, stepping up from a senior risk analyst or risk manager role. Large banks headquartered in the Loop, regional insurance carriers on Wacker Drive, and major healthcare networks in Streeterville regularly promote from within. Earning a CRM or FRM credential accelerates that transition, and Chicago's active GARP chapter is a practical networking resource.
Which industries hire the most risk management directors in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most risk management directors in Chicago are Investment & Asset Management, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's role as a national hub for commodities trading, banking, and insurance, combined with its large hospital systems and diversified corporate base, concentrates risk leadership demand well above the national average for a single metro.
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