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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Director of Carrier Compliance & Risk Management is responsible for leading ATS Logistics' Broker Safety Management System (BSMS), ensuring the organization effectively manages carrier-related risk while meeting regulatory, customer, and business requirements. This role provides strategic oversight of carrier qualification, ongoing monitoring, risk mitigation programs, fraud and cargo theft prevention, incident response, litigation readiness, and customer-specific compliance requirements.
The Director proactively identifies risk exposures, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities across the brokerage operation. They establish practical and scalable controls, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop and coach team members, and monitor program effectiveness through meaningful metrics, audits, and reporting. Working cross-functionally with operations, legal, claims, sales, and customer stakeholders, this leader helps protect the organization, its customers, and its reputation while enabling responsible business growth.
This position does not have responsibility for motor carrier operations, including commercial drivers, fleet equipment, dispatch functions, transportation safety programs, DOT regulatory compliance, or day-to-day trucking operations.
SCOPE OF OPPORTUNITY
BSMS Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous enhancement of ATS Logistics' Broker Safety Management System (BSMS), including policies, controls, workflows, documentation, and training.
- Identify process gaps, emerging risks, compliance concerns, and broker-carrier boundary issues, implementing practical controls and corrective actions to mitigate exposure.
- Establish performance metrics, governance frameworks, and accountability measures that drive consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Monitor and report on BSMS effectiveness, risk trends, incidents, exceptions, and improvement initiatives, providing leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
Carrier Qualification, Monitoring & Technology
- Lead carrier qualification, requalification, and ongoing monitoring programs, including risk assessments, exception management, and decisions related to carrier approval, restriction, or removal.
- Own the carrier risk technology ecosystem, ensuring effective use of vetting tools, data sources, alerts, documentation, and workflow governance.
- Drive continuous improvement of carrier onboarding and monitoring processes by leveraging technology, analytics, and automation to strengthen risk management and operational efficiency.
Fraud, Theft Prevention & Security Risk
- Lead strategies and controls to prevent and mitigate carrier fraud, cargo theft, double brokering, identity fraud, fictitious pickups, and other security threats.
- Strengthen fraud detection, carrier verification, and high-risk shipment controls through data analysis, technology, and industry best practices.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage security incidents, preserve evidence, drive corrective actions, and communicate emerging risks and response protocols.
Incident Response & Litigation Readiness
- Lead the response, investigation, documentation, and resolution of significant carrier risk, fraud, security, and compliance incidents, ensuring timely escalation and effective issue management.
- Partner with Legal, Claims, Security, Technology, customers, law enforcement, and external counsel to support incident resolution, evidence preservation, and litigation preparedness.
- Analyze incidents, claims, and legal matters to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions, while maintaining documentation and serving as the designated corporate representative when required.
- When designated, serves as ATS Logistics’ corporate representative under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) for matters within the Director’s responsibility.
Customer Requirements, Leadership & Business Performance
- Lead customer-specific compliance, carrier qualification, safety, and security requirements, ensuring effective governance and alignment with contractual obligations.
- Develop and lead a high-performing Carrier Compliance team through clear priorities, accountability, talent development, and succession planning.
- Drive business results through P&L ownership, strategic planning, and partnership with senior leadership to advance risk management, technology, staffing, and operational performance initiatives.
Leadership & Organizational Impact
- Champion ATS' Mission, Vision, Values, and leadership principles through visible actions, sound decision-making, and a commitment to organizational excellence.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement by developing talent, building bench strength, and driving high-performance outcomes.
- Execute leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and organizational objectives while effectively leading change and cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain flexibility to support business needs through travel, after-hours responsibilities, and other duties that contribute to the success of ATS.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE FOR SUCCESS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Risk Management, Safety, Compliance, Legal Studies, or a related field required; Master's degree or J.D. preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation brokerage, carrier compliance, risk management, claims, cargo security, fraud prevention, safety, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of brokerage operations, carrier qualification and monitoring, FMCSA resources, and broker-carrier risk management responsibilities.
- Proven success developing and enhancing compliance programs, governance frameworks, operational controls, incident response processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading carrier vetting, fraud and cargo theft prevention, investigations, claims management, litigation support, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business and risk issues, translate findings into practical solutions, manage budgets and resources, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, communication, training, and relationship-building skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
About ATS - Succeed today. Grow tomorrow.
Founded in 1955, Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is a leading global transportation and logistics company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. With over 70 years of experience behind us, ATS has expanded into a powerful community of professional drivers, and dedicated employees who keep our mission moving forward.
At ATS, our core values of integrity, determination, responsibility, innovation, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do, including our approach to employee development. We believe in investing in our people, rewarding hard work and ambition with real opportunities to advance in your career. If you're looking for a fulfilling career path instead of "just a job," ATS could be the place for you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with the scope, impact, and leadership responsibilities of the role. Candidates meeting the position qualifications, compensation details will be discussed openly during the screening process, base salary starting at $140,000.00 to $185,000; base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. plus, this role is eligible for position specific, performance-driven incentive opportunity at 10% annually, allowing high performers to share in the success they help create.
- Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Director of Carrier Compliance & Risk Management is responsible for leading ATS Logistics' Broker Safety Management System (BSMS), ensuring the organization effectively manages carrier-related risk while meeting regulatory, customer, and business requirements. This role provides strategic oversight of carrier qualification, ongoing monitoring, risk mitigation programs, fraud and cargo theft prevention, incident response, litigation readiness, and customer-specific compliance requirements.
The Director proactively identifies risk exposures, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities across the brokerage operation. They establish practical and scalable controls, lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop and coach team members, and monitor program effectiveness through meaningful metrics, audits, and reporting. Working cross-functionally with operations, legal, claims, sales, and customer stakeholders, this leader helps protect the organization, its customers, and its reputation while enabling responsible business growth.
This position does not have responsibility for motor carrier operations, including commercial drivers, fleet equipment, dispatch functions, transportation safety programs, DOT regulatory compliance, or day-to-day trucking operations.
SCOPE OF OPPORTUNITY
BSMS Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous enhancement of ATS Logistics' Broker Safety Management System (BSMS), including policies, controls, workflows, documentation, and training.
- Identify process gaps, emerging risks, compliance concerns, and broker-carrier boundary issues, implementing practical controls and corrective actions to mitigate exposure.
- Establish performance metrics, governance frameworks, and accountability measures that drive consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Monitor and report on BSMS effectiveness, risk trends, incidents, exceptions, and improvement initiatives, providing leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
Carrier Qualification, Monitoring & Technology
- Lead carrier qualification, requalification, and ongoing monitoring programs, including risk assessments, exception management, and decisions related to carrier approval, restriction, or removal.
- Own the carrier risk technology ecosystem, ensuring effective use of vetting tools, data sources, alerts, documentation, and workflow governance.
- Drive continuous improvement of carrier onboarding and monitoring processes by leveraging technology, analytics, and automation to strengthen risk management and operational efficiency.
Fraud, Theft Prevention & Security Risk
- Lead strategies and controls to prevent and mitigate carrier fraud, cargo theft, double brokering, identity fraud, fictitious pickups, and other security threats.
- Strengthen fraud detection, carrier verification, and high-risk shipment controls through data analysis, technology, and industry best practices.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage security incidents, preserve evidence, drive corrective actions, and communicate emerging risks and response protocols.
Incident Response & Litigation Readiness
- Lead the response, investigation, documentation, and resolution of significant carrier risk, fraud, security, and compliance incidents, ensuring timely escalation and effective issue management.
- Partner with Legal, Claims, Security, Technology, customers, law enforcement, and external counsel to support incident resolution, evidence preservation, and litigation preparedness.
- Analyze incidents, claims, and legal matters to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions, while maintaining documentation and serving as the designated corporate representative when required.
- When designated, serves as ATS Logistics’ corporate representative under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) for matters within the Director’s responsibility.
Customer Requirements, Leadership & Business Performance
- Lead customer-specific compliance, carrier qualification, safety, and security requirements, ensuring effective governance and alignment with contractual obligations.
- Develop and lead a high-performing Carrier Compliance team through clear priorities, accountability, talent development, and succession planning.
- Drive business results through P&L ownership, strategic planning, and partnership with senior leadership to advance risk management, technology, staffing, and operational performance initiatives.
Leadership & Organizational Impact
- Champion ATS' Mission, Vision, Values, and leadership principles through visible actions, sound decision-making, and a commitment to organizational excellence.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement by developing talent, building bench strength, and driving high-performance outcomes.
- Execute leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and organizational objectives while effectively leading change and cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain flexibility to support business needs through travel, after-hours responsibilities, and other duties that contribute to the success of ATS.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE FOR SUCCESS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Risk Management, Safety, Compliance, Legal Studies, or a related field required; Master's degree or J.D. preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation brokerage, carrier compliance, risk management, claims, cargo security, fraud prevention, safety, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of brokerage operations, carrier qualification and monitoring, FMCSA resources, and broker-carrier risk management responsibilities.
- Proven success developing and enhancing compliance programs, governance frameworks, operational controls, incident response processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading carrier vetting, fraud and cargo theft prevention, investigations, claims management, litigation support, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business and risk issues, translate findings into practical solutions, manage budgets and resources, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, communication, training, and relationship-building skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
About ATS - Succeed today. Grow tomorrow.
Founded in 1955, Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is a leading global transportation and logistics company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. With over 70 years of experience behind us, ATS has expanded into a powerful community of professional drivers, and dedicated employees who keep our mission moving forward.
At ATS, our core values of integrity, determination, responsibility, innovation, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do, including our approach to employee development. We believe in investing in our people, rewarding hard work and ambition with real opportunities to advance in your career. If you're looking for a fulfilling career path instead of "just a job," ATS could be the place for you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with the scope, impact, and leadership responsibilities of the role. Candidates meeting the position qualifications, compensation details will be discussed openly during the screening process, base salary starting at $140,000.00 to $185,000; base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. plus, this role is eligible for position specific, performance-driven incentive opportunity at 10% annually, allowing high performers to share in the success they help create.
- Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase49
- Capital One35
- Information Technology Senior Management Forum16
- Deloitte13
- Amazon12
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services20
- Technology & Software12
- Investment & Asset Management11
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Fintech8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field
- Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Proficiency in risk assessment tools and GRC software platforms
- Professional certification such as CRM, FRM, CRISC, or CIA
- Strong analytical skills for identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing risk exposures
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to the employer's industry
Tips for Your Risk Management Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the framework
Many job postings name a specific risk framework, such as COSO, ISO 31000, or NIST. Mirror that language in your resume's summary and experience bullets so your application clears automated screening and signals fluency to the hiring manager.
Highlight quantified risk reduction outcomes
Vague duty lists don't move hiring managers. Replace them with outcomes: percentage reduction in audit findings, dollar value of exposure mitigated, or number of controls implemented. Specificity separates risk specialists from generic compliance candidates.
Filter openings by certification requirements
Some roles require a CRM, FRM, or CRISC before you can be considered, while others treat them as preferred. Sorting openings by credential requirement stops you from investing time in applications where you're ineligible from the start.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk management specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers for case interviews
Risk management interviews often include scenario questions asking you to assess a hypothetical exposure or recommend a control. Practice structuring answers around identify, evaluate, respond, and monitor so you sound systematic rather than reactive under pressure.
Negotiate using industry benchmarks not gut feeling
Before negotiating, pull compensation data from Bureau of Labor Statistics reports and industry salary surveys specific to risk functions. Citing a credible external benchmark shifts the conversation from personal preference to market reality, which is far more persuasive.
Risk Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk management specialists?
The companies hiring the most risk management specialists right now include JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, insurers, and large healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many risk management specialist jobs are remote?
About 66% of risk management specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible work across the field. Roles focused on enterprise risk strategy, regulatory reporting, and third-party risk tend to offer the highest share of remote options, while positions requiring on-site audits or physical asset assessments are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a risk management specialist?
Most risk management specialists start with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related discipline. From there, entry-level roles in audit, compliance, or financial analysis build the analytical and regulatory foundation employers look for. Earning a recognized certification, such as the CRM or CRISC, accelerates advancement into specialist-level positions. Developing hands-on experience with GRC platforms and learning the risk frameworks common in your target industry rounds out the profile most hiring managers expect.
Can you get a risk management specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist even without direct risk management titles on your resume. Employers often consider candidates who have worked in internal audit, compliance, financial analysis, or insurance underwriting, since those roles build transferable risk assessment skills. Framing your experience around identifying exposures, testing controls, or interpreting regulatory requirements, combined with an entry-level certification, can overcome a thin specialized background when applying to junior specialist roles.
What does the risk management specialist interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four stages. An initial screening call with a recruiter confirms your background and compensation expectations. A technical interview or written assessment follows, often including scenario-based questions where you walk through how you'd identify, evaluate, and respond to a specific risk. A panel interview with risk, compliance, or finance stakeholders tests your judgment and communication. Some employers add a final presentation round for senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to risk management specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to risk management specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles at every seniority level and across industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, and government contracting. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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