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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Department - Finance & Risk ManagementJob Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5270 - Financial Systems Analyst III
Salary Grade: 15
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually
Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually
Range Explanation:
- Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join their Financial Transactions Division. The successful candidate will work on a dedicated team of professionals who are responsible for delivering functional administrative support for Pima County’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems including the financial, budgeting, and work management systems. Primary tasks include maintaining the reliability of the ERP systems and providing support to all County users. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, computer-savvy team player with a positive attitude to join our team.
What you’ll do:
- Work on a team with 3 to 5 other functional system administrators responsible for supporting the County’s ERP systems.
- Maintain user security access; complete system configuration changes; complete system data reconciliations and balancing; and extract system data using existing and ad-hoc created reports.
- Work closely with IT business analysts and department personnel to troubleshooting ERP system related issues. Work closely with IT business analysts and department personnel on the enhancement of functionality in the existing ERP systems.
What we’re looking for:
- An individual who is devoted to providing exceptional customer service.
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with co-workers and other County department personnel to achieve a common goal.
- A problem solver who is great at seeing system issues for the first time and coming up with innovative ways to approach and resolve issues.
- A learner who is looking for a teacher to coach and mentor them on skills that will support them in this position as well as achieving their career goals. A dependable and reliable employee who is devoted to upholding the mission, vision and values of our department.
This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. T he Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Process user security access requests and approval workflows, ensuring proper system permissions and compliance with security protocols;
- Reconcile and balance financial data across multiple systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting;
- Provide advanced user support, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with departments to resolve system-related challenges;
- Lead testing efforts for system enhancements, configurations, and upgrades, ensuring they meet department and financial needs;
- Research, analyze, and recommend improvements to financial system processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency;
- Track, document, and manage system issues, ensuring timely resolutions and minimal disruptions to business operations;
- Assist in developing and delivering training for end users on financial system functionality, best practices, and procedures;
- Analyze and validate financial system data integrity, providing recommendations for data improvements and accurate report generation;
- Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement system enhancements, and optimize financial system performance;
- Support the evaluation and implementation of new financial tools and software systems to improve County financial operations;
- Assist in the coordination and management of system updates, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders;
- Provide detailed analysis and reporting to senior leadership regarding system performance and financial data accuracy; Ensure continuous improvement of financial systems by identifying and addressing process inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis or financial management.
(A master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Experience providing Workday or other ERP system support to end-users.
- Experience as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of a system or application.
- Experience testing system fixes, system enhancements, or participating in a system upgrade or implementation.
- Experience reconciling multiple systems, including data mining and data analysis.
- Experience managing user access, approval workflows, or configuration changes in a system/application. Bachelor's degree or higher in MIS, finance, accounting, or business analytics.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates : Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items : Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves and alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision -may be required to operate a motor vehicle. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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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