Risk Management Specialist Jobs

Risk Management Specialist jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and government contracting, from entry-level analyst roles to senior and director positions, with specializations in enterprise risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles803+
Top stateNew York
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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KeyBank
Risk Analyst V - Operational Risk Management: Centralized Testing & Verification
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KeyBank
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Risk Analyst V - Operational Risk Management: Centralized Testing & Verification
KeyBank
Amherst, New York
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management
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Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
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Associate Director, Risk Based Quality Management
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Remote
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$165k - $206k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Bank of China
Credit Risk Management Department-Credit Analyst C&I Associate/AVP
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Bank of China
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Credit Risk Management Department-Credit Analyst C&I Associate/AVP
Bank of China
New York, New York
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$42k - $150k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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The Community Preservation Corporation
Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
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The Community Preservation Corporation
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Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
The Community Preservation Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$155k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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The Community Preservation Corporation
Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
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The Community Preservation Corporation
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Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
The Community Preservation Corporation
New York, New York
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$155k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Risk Management Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase40
  • Capital One
    Capital One30
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte14
  • Information Technology Senior Management Forum
    Information Technology Senior Management Forum13
  • Goldman Sachs
    Goldman Sachs9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services27
  • Technology & Software15
  • Investment & Asset Management14
  • Fintech9
  • Education9

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 Deloitte, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 63% of risk management specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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