Risk Management Director Jobs in Texas
Risk Management Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, energy, healthcare, and insurance sectors, with openings at every level from newly promoted directors through chief risk officer tracks. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the market, with major employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Chevron, and USAA consistently seeking risk management directors to lead enterprise-wide programs. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and financial risk oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC (“DI”) is a business unit of A&M with over 40 offices around the world. Our team of experts across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia draw on expertise in litigation consulting, business investigations, forensic technology and expert testimony to provide clients with independent advice. Our team works with law firms, boards of directors and company committees, private equity firms, and other fiduciaries. DI is developing a risk management strategy and practice which involves evaluating and mitigating the risks inherent in each aspect of the global DI practice. The risk management program includes the initial evaluation of client acceptance through the end of a client project and the related file retention. The person best suited to this role will have a background in business consulting, preferably in a DI-type practice, and will understand the risks associated with such a business. The position is based in the United States with some travel.
How You Will Contribute
The role of the Risk Management Director includes but is not limited to:
- Reviewing and enhancing DI Global risk management and compliance policies, procedures, and control structures;
- Reviewing and assessing global conflicts of interests;
- Partnering with key stakeholders and proactively identifying and mitigating risks across DI Global;
- Managing compliance with client acceptance, quality control, and all other risk policies;
- Driving continuous improvement through root-cause analysis of incidents, technology innovation, and process optimization;
- Regularly reporting the findings of risk management reviews to the global leaders of DI;
- Participation with Risk Management Directors of other business units within A&M in sharing best practices and risk management ideas;
- Coordination with the A&M Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws in each country where DI operates;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, in a business-related major (accounting/finance preferred)
- 5+ years of work experience in business consulting, preferably a DI practice
- Experience with managing risks and quality control within a consulting practice (global experience preferred)
- Proficiency in business software programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Self-starter; desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture
- Additional risk/compliance-related certifications preferred
Your journey at A& M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.
The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC (“DI”) is a business unit of A&M with over 40 offices around the world. Our team of experts across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia draw on expertise in litigation consulting, business investigations, forensic technology and expert testimony to provide clients with independent advice. Our team works with law firms, boards of directors and company committees, private equity firms, and other fiduciaries. DI is developing a risk management strategy and practice which involves evaluating and mitigating the risks inherent in each aspect of the global DI practice. The risk management program includes the initial evaluation of client acceptance through the end of a client project and the related file retention. The person best suited to this role will have a background in business consulting, preferably in a DI-type practice, and will understand the risks associated with such a business. The position is based in the United States with some travel.
How You Will Contribute
The role of the Risk Management Director includes but is not limited to:
- Reviewing and enhancing DI Global risk management and compliance policies, procedures, and control structures;
- Reviewing and assessing global conflicts of interests;
- Partnering with key stakeholders and proactively identifying and mitigating risks across DI Global;
- Managing compliance with client acceptance, quality control, and all other risk policies;
- Driving continuous improvement through root-cause analysis of incidents, technology innovation, and process optimization;
- Regularly reporting the findings of risk management reviews to the global leaders of DI;
- Participation with Risk Management Directors of other business units within A&M in sharing best practices and risk management ideas;
- Coordination with the A&M Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws in each country where DI operates;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, in a business-related major (accounting/finance preferred)
- 5+ years of work experience in business consulting, preferably a DI practice
- Experience with managing risks and quality control within a consulting practice (global experience preferred)
- Proficiency in business software programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Self-starter; desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture
- Additional risk/compliance-related certifications preferred
Your journey at A& M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.
The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Risk Management Director Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Morgan Stanley3
- Alvarez & Marsal2
- Baker Tilly Canada2
- Charles Schwab2
- Eli Lilly2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Education6
- Energy6
- Accounting & Auditing5
- Banking & Financial Services5
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of progressive risk management experience, including team leadership
- Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or RIMS-CRMP strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience building and managing enterprise risk management frameworks
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial services or energy
- Proven ability to communicate risk strategy and findings to executive leadership and boards
Risk Management Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk management director in Texas?
Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, followed by progressive experience in risk analysis or compliance roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license for risk management directors, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Financial Risk Manager designation or the RIMS-CRMP substantially strengthens candidacy. Large Texas employers in banking, energy, and insurance typically promote from senior analyst or manager roles into director-level positions.
How much do risk management directors make in Texas?
Risk management directors in Texas earn a median of about $103,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,250 for the lowest 10% to over $159,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk management directors in Texas?
Employers hiring risk management directors in Texas right now include Morgan Stanley, Alvarez & Marsal, and Baker Tilly Canada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major regional banks, and integrated energy companies creates consistent director-level openings across the state year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most risk management director jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most risk management director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its deep energy sector and large financial institutions, Dallas draws heavily from corporate headquarters and regional banking, and Austin's growing technology and fintech presence has added a steady stream of enterprise risk roles to the market.
Are there remote risk management director jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many comparable leadership roles. About 21% of risk management director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, reporting, and policy rather than on-site operations. Framework development, board reporting, and regulatory oversight are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a risk management director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a risk analyst or compliance analyst role at a Texas-based financial institution, energy company, or insurer, then building toward director-level responsibility over time. Large Texas employers such as regional banks, hospital systems, and oil and gas operators run structured rotational or development programs that move high-performing analysts into management tracks. Earning the RIMS-CRMP or an FRM credential early differentiates candidates competing for first-level risk leadership roles.
Where can I find and apply to risk management director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to risk management director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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