Risk Management Lead Jobs in Arizona

Risk Management Lead jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in financial services, healthcare, and defense contracting across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. Major employers with lasting Arizona footprints, including Banner Health, Freeport-McMoRan, and Honeywell, hire at levels from associate risk analyst through senior program lead. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona's market are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions and healthcare systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerPima County
Top cityTucson, AZ
Cities hiring8
Work type62% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Financial Systems Analyst III - Finance & Risk Management
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Financial Systems Analyst III - Finance & Risk Management
Pima County
Tucson, Arizona
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$72k - $101k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Financial Systems Analyst II - Finance & Risk Management
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Financial Systems Analyst II - Finance & Risk Management
Pima County
Tucson, Arizona
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$62k - $87k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Senior Risk Management Analyst
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Senior Risk Management Analyst
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Tempe, Arizona
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Sr Manager, Technology Risk Management (PL)
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Sr Manager, Technology Risk Management (PL)
Charles Schwab
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$175k - $219k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Risk Management Analyst
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Risk Management Analyst
Valleywise Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Data Analytics
$36.94 - $54.49/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Risk Management Lead Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tucson
7 jobs
Tempe
6 jobs
Phoenix
6 jobs
Mesa
2 jobs
Kingman
1 job
Williams
1 job
Tuba City
1 job
Scottsdale
1 job

Risk Management Lead Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

Pima County5 open roles
Northern Trust2 open roles
El Rio Community Health Center2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk management lead jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as ARM, CRM, or RIMS-CRMP strongly preferred by Arizona employers
  • Five or more years of risk management experience in financial services, healthcare, or defense industries
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain enterprise risk frameworks and control documentation
  • Experience collaborating with legal, compliance, and operations teams on risk mitigation strategies
  • Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or SAP GRC

Risk Management Lead Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management lead in Arizona?

Most risk management leads in Arizona start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field, then build toward a recognized professional credential such as the Associate in Risk Management, the Certified Risk Manager designation, or the RIMS-CRMP. Arizona does not issue a state license specific to risk management, so employers rely heavily on these national certifications alongside several years of progressively responsible experience in financial services, healthcare, or industrial operations.

How much do risk management leads make in Arizona?

Risk management leads in Arizona earn a median of about $102,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,400 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk management leads in Arizona?

Employers hiring risk management leads in Arizona right now include Pima County, Northern Trust, and El Rio Community Health Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and defense contractors creates consistent year-round demand for this role across the Phoenix metro and Tucson.

Which Arizona cities have the most risk management lead jobs?

Tucson, Tempe, and Phoenix account for the largest share of risk management lead openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its dense cluster of regional bank headquarters, insurance carriers, and healthcare systems, while Scottsdale draws financial services and consulting firms, and Tucson reflects demand from defense contractors and the University of Arizona Health Network.

Are there remote risk management lead jobs in Arizona?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, because risk management work is largely analytical and documentation-driven rather than tied to a physical site. About 38% of risk management lead openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed work for this function. Policy review, risk assessment reporting, and cross-functional committee work are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a directly adjacent role such as compliance analyst, internal auditor, or insurance underwriter, which several large Arizona employers treat as a pipeline into risk management. Banner Health, Wells Fargo's Phoenix operations, and Arizona State University's enterprise risk office periodically post associate-level or rotational risk roles that do not require prior risk-specific titles. Earning the Associate in Risk Management credential before applying signals seriousness and gives candidates a concrete edge over others without a risk management background.

Where can I find and apply to risk management lead jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to risk management lead jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings for this role. Search the available positions, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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