Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Arizona

Risk Management Specialist jobs in Arizona are consistently active, with strong demand across financial services, healthcare, insurance, and government contracting from entry-level analyst roles through senior risk officers. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe anchor the bulk of openings, where established employers like Banner Health, Freeport-McMoRan, and Honeywell International maintain significant risk and compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and compliance-focused risk roles tied to healthcare regulation and financial controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring8
Work type58% On-site
Top industryBanking

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CVS Health
Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
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CVS Health
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Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
CVS Health
Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$68k - $183k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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American Express
Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Third Party Risk Management, Enterprise Shared Services- Phoenix, AZ
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American Express
Added 3d ago
Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Third Party Risk Management, Enterprise Shared Services- Phoenix, AZ
American Express
Phoenix, Arizona
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$24.05 - $63/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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American Express
Senior Manager-Risk Management
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American Express
Added 3d ago
Senior Manager-Risk Management
American Express
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$104k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Pima County
Financial Services Representative I - Finance and Risk Management
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Pima County
Added 1w ago
Financial Services Representative I - Finance and Risk Management
Pima County
Tucson, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
$19.74 - $26.64/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting
5,001-10,000

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Risk Management Specialist Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
6 jobs
Tempe
5 jobs
Tucson
2 jobs
Kingman
1 job
Peridot
1 job
Glendale
1 job
Williams
1 job
Fort Huachuca
1 job

Risk Management Specialist Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase2 open roles
American Express
American Express2 open roles
Northern Trust
Northern Trust2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Arizona Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or a related field
  • Professional certification such as ARM, RIMS-CRMP, or CRM preferred or required
  • Three or more years of experience in risk assessment, loss control, or compliance
  • Proficiency with risk management information systems and enterprise risk frameworks
  • Strong analytical skills and experience preparing risk reports for senior leadership
  • Familiarity with Arizona regulatory environments including insurance and healthcare compliance

Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management specialist in Arizona?

Most Arizona employers require a bachelor's degree in risk management, business, finance, or a related field as the baseline for this role. Arizona does not issue a state license specific to risk management specialists, but professional certifications carry real weight in local hiring: the Associate in Risk Management (ARM), the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP), and the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) are the credentials most consistently referenced in Arizona job postings. Building experience in insurance, compliance, or financial analysis first is the most direct path in.

How much do risk management specialists make in Arizona?

Risk management specialists 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 specialists in Arizona?

Employers hiring risk management specialists in Arizona right now include JPMorganChase, American Express, and Northern Trust, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of large insurance carriers, healthcare systems, and defense contractors means demand for risk specialists is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.

Which Arizona cities have the most risk management specialist jobs?

Phoenix, Tempe, and Arizona account for the largest share of risk management specialist openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, regional financial institutions, and major healthcare systems, while Scottsdale draws risk roles tied to insurance carriers and financial services firms, and Tempe's proximity to Arizona State University and mid-market employers supports a steady pipeline of analyst-level positions.

Are there remote risk management specialist jobs in Arizona?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 42% of risk management specialist openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based, analytical nature of most risk work. Enterprise risk management, compliance monitoring, and risk reporting roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while loss control and on-site audit functions typically require in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from an adjacent role such as insurance underwriting, compliance analyst, internal audit, or financial analyst, where you build risk assessment skills before stepping into a dedicated risk title. Large Arizona employers like Banner Health and Honeywell run rotational or associate programs that place early-career candidates into risk and compliance functions. Earning the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) credential before or during your job search signals commitment and gives Arizona hiring managers a concrete reason to consider a candidate without direct risk management experience.

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

You can find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation or sign-up is required to view and apply to the openings listed.

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