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CHANCERY OFFICES
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
Summary
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, seeks a Director of Risk Management for one of the
largest Catholic dioceses in the United States, serving a ten-county region in Southeast Texas
which includes the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The Archdiocese includes more than 140
parishes, Catholic schools, cemeteries, and other facilities. The position plays a critical role in
protecting the Archdiocese's physical assets, financial resources, and mission-driven ministries
while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational resilience across the
Archdiocese. This full-time, benefits-eligible position reports to the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) and the office is located at the Downtown Chancery in Houston. Occasional evening and
weekend work may be required. Candidates should have knowledge of Catholic teachings and be
able to support and represent the mission and values of the Catholic Church. A practicing
Catholic in good standing is preferred.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop, implement, and oversee Archdiocesan risk management, loss prevention, and
insurance programs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to property, safety, liability, and operations.
- Manage insurance coverage, renewals, claims, reporting, and relationships with brokers,
carriers, attorneys, and service providers.
- Establish risk tracking, loss reporting, analytics, and executive-level reporting processes.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness through training, education, and compliance
initiatives.
- Coordinate disaster recovery, emergency response, FEMA-related activities, and business
continuity planning.
- Maintain property schedules, asset inventories, claims databases, inspection records, and
risk management policies.
- Partner with Legal, Accounting, Construction, Information Services, and parish
leadership to ensure effective risk management practices.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or a related field required.
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or MS in Risk Management) preferred.
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in risk management.
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation required.
- CPCU designation, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance claims management, facility operations, safety programs, and
building construction.
- Strong analytical, communication, project management, and Microsoft Office skills.
- Valid Texas driver's license required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including heights and confined spaces.
Interested suitable candidates may send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectation range* to
resume@archgh.org with Director of Risk Management on the subject line.
Applicants who do not include salary range expectation may not receive review.
CHANCERY OFFICES
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
Summary
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, seeks a Director of Risk Management for one of the
largest Catholic dioceses in the United States, serving a ten-county region in Southeast Texas
which includes the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The Archdiocese includes more than 140
parishes, Catholic schools, cemeteries, and other facilities. The position plays a critical role in
protecting the Archdiocese's physical assets, financial resources, and mission-driven ministries
while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational resilience across the
Archdiocese. This full-time, benefits-eligible position reports to the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) and the office is located at the Downtown Chancery in Houston. Occasional evening and
weekend work may be required. Candidates should have knowledge of Catholic teachings and be
able to support and represent the mission and values of the Catholic Church. A practicing
Catholic in good standing is preferred.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop, implement, and oversee Archdiocesan risk management, loss prevention, and
insurance programs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to property, safety, liability, and operations.
- Manage insurance coverage, renewals, claims, reporting, and relationships with brokers,
carriers, attorneys, and service providers.
- Establish risk tracking, loss reporting, analytics, and executive-level reporting processes.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness through training, education, and compliance
initiatives.
- Coordinate disaster recovery, emergency response, FEMA-related activities, and business
continuity planning.
- Maintain property schedules, asset inventories, claims databases, inspection records, and
risk management policies.
- Partner with Legal, Accounting, Construction, Information Services, and parish
leadership to ensure effective risk management practices.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or a related field required.
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or MS in Risk Management) preferred.
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in risk management.
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation required.
- CPCU designation, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance claims management, facility operations, safety programs, and
building construction.
- Strong analytical, communication, project management, and Microsoft Office skills.
- Valid Texas driver's license required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including heights and confined spaces.
Interested suitable candidates may send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectation range* to
resume@archgh.org with Director of Risk Management on the subject line.
Applicants who do not include salary range expectation may not receive review.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase88
- Capital One29
- Information Technology Senior Management Forum12
- Deloitte11
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services59
- Investment & Asset Management31
- Technology & Software24
- Fintech19
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management lead jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in risk management, audit, or a related compliance function
- Proficiency with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Experience developing and maintaining risk registers and control documentation
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CRM, FRM, CRISC, or PMP preferred
- Strong communication skills for presenting risk findings to senior leadership and boards
Tips for Your Risk Management Lead Job Search
Quantify risk outcomes on your resume
Risk management lead roles attract candidates who can show measurable impact. Replace vague duties with numbers: percentage reductions in incident rates, dollar values of exposures mitigated, or audit findings resolved. Hiring managers scan for proof that your frameworks moved the needle.
Match your credentials to the job tier
Listings at the lead level often split between CRM, FRM, and PMP requirements depending on the industry. Read each posting carefully and lead with the certification that maps to that sector. Burying the relevant credential below unrelated ones costs you callbacks.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk management lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by risk framework named
Many postings name a specific framework like COSO, ISO 31000, or NIST. If your experience aligns with one, filter your search around those terms. Applications that mirror the exact framework language in the job description consistently advance faster than generic submissions.
Prepare a risk scenario response for interviews
Interviewers at this level almost always present a live scenario: a vendor breach, a regulatory gap, or a control failure. Practice walking through identification, assessment, and response in under three minutes. Candidates who answer with a clear structure stand out from those who speak generally.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Risk management lead titles vary wildly across organizations. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the risk register, report to the C-suite, and have headcount authority. Scope defines your next career step far more than the title printed on your badge.
Risk Management Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk management leads?
The companies hiring the most risk management leads right now include JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology firms consistently drive the highest volume of postings at this level.
How many risk management lead jobs are remote?
About 51% of risk management lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior roles in this field. Operational risk and enterprise risk strategy positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to physical site audits or on-site compliance programs are more likely to require regular in-person presence.
How do you become a risk management lead?
You typically start in an analyst or associate role within audit, compliance, or a risk-adjacent function and build hands-on experience with risk assessments, control testing, and incident reporting. Earning a recognized certification like CRISC or FRM signals readiness for a lead role. From there, demonstrating that you can own a risk register, present findings to leadership, and manage junior staff is what moves you into lead-level consideration.
Can you get a risk management lead job without direct lead experience?
You can make a strong case without a prior lead title if you can show that you functioned in a lead capacity in your current role. Candidates who document that they designed a risk framework, led a cross-functional assessment, or mentored analysts often advance past those with longer tenures in purely individual-contributor positions. Certifications and a clear portfolio of risk deliverables help close the credibility gap for those making the step up.
What does the risk management lead interview process look like?
Most risk management lead hiring processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is typically followed by a technical interview focused on your framework knowledge and past risk work, then a panel or behavioral round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders. Some organizations add a case study or written assessment where you analyze a fictional risk scenario, propose controls, and present your reasoning. References and background checks close the process.
Where can I find and apply to risk management lead jobs?
You can find and apply to risk management lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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