Risk Management Specialist Jobs in California
Risk Management Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, with openings at every level from analyst to senior director. Major employers with a lasting California presence include Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Pacific Life, all of which maintain large risk and compliance teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and regulatory compliance risk. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Global Crisis Management function is part of the broader Physical Security (PSec) department; and our mission is to mitigate the loss to our People, Assets, Operations, and Reputation from off-platform & physical-natured crises through highly-effective Crisis Management Teams (CMTs). The aim is to ensure the safety and security of our employees, maintain the continuity of critical operations and minimize the impact to our brand reputation in the face of a physical security crisis. Our program has global coverage across all company's corporate offices, products & services (excluding Data Centers & TikTok US Data Security - USDS), and focuses on the assessment, anticipation, preparedness, response, recovery & review of PSec crisis situations. As the Crisis Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting the Regional Crisis Manager in advancing & operationalizing the Global Crisis Management program for the region.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Regional Crisis Manager with enhancing crisis preparedness/ managing response in the region.
- Support specialty plan development (risk or contingent-specific).
- Assist the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of CMT training & exercising engagements in the region.
- Aid regional risk identification & evaluation activities.
- Assist on programmatic projects aimed at enhancing overall enterprise and cross-region crisis preparedness.
- Provide overall support during real-time response activities, including scribing responsibilities.
- Help manage CMT Lark chat groups and CMT membership.
- Responsible for regional reporting, engagement tracking, scheduling, and other administrative activities.
- Act as in-region backup for the Regional Crisis Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, or emergency management.
- Strong project management, report writing, incident documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly, tailoring messages to a wide audience.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions during high-urgency situations.
- Able to be fully on-site (5 days a week in office).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and facilitating crisis management or business continuity training and exercises at a regional level.
- Working knowledge of crisis management frameworks and program delivery within large organizations; experience in the technology industry strongly preferred.
- Proven success in coordinating corporate functions within complex, multi-national environments.
- Experience working across global and diverse business environments.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $122000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
The Global Crisis Management function is part of the broader Physical Security (PSec) department; and our mission is to mitigate the loss to our People, Assets, Operations, and Reputation from off-platform & physical-natured crises through highly-effective Crisis Management Teams (CMTs). The aim is to ensure the safety and security of our employees, maintain the continuity of critical operations and minimize the impact to our brand reputation in the face of a physical security crisis. Our program has global coverage across all company's corporate offices, products & services (excluding Data Centers & TikTok US Data Security - USDS), and focuses on the assessment, anticipation, preparedness, response, recovery & review of PSec crisis situations. As the Crisis Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting the Regional Crisis Manager in advancing & operationalizing the Global Crisis Management program for the region.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Regional Crisis Manager with enhancing crisis preparedness/ managing response in the region.
- Support specialty plan development (risk or contingent-specific).
- Assist the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of CMT training & exercising engagements in the region.
- Aid regional risk identification & evaluation activities.
- Assist on programmatic projects aimed at enhancing overall enterprise and cross-region crisis preparedness.
- Provide overall support during real-time response activities, including scribing responsibilities.
- Help manage CMT Lark chat groups and CMT membership.
- Responsible for regional reporting, engagement tracking, scheduling, and other administrative activities.
- Act as in-region backup for the Regional Crisis Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, or emergency management.
- Strong project management, report writing, incident documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly, tailoring messages to a wide audience.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions during high-urgency situations.
- Able to be fully on-site (5 days a week in office).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and facilitating crisis management or business continuity training and exercises at a regional level.
- Working knowledge of crisis management frameworks and program delivery within large organizations; experience in the technology industry strongly preferred.
- Proven success in coordinating corporate functions within complex, multi-national environments.
- Experience working across global and diverse business environments.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $122000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Risk Management Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Pacific Gas and Electric3
- TikTok3
- Form Energy2
- Google2
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Energy3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
- ARM, RIMS-CRMP, or CRM certification preferred by most California employers
- Three or more years of experience in risk assessment, compliance, or audit functions
- Proficiency in risk management software platforms such as SAP GRC or Riskonnect
- Strong working knowledge of California regulatory frameworks including CCPA and CDOI guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present risk reports to executive stakeholders
Risk Management Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk management specialist in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field as the baseline qualification. California does not issue a state-specific license for risk management specialists, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the RIMS-CRMP or the Associate in Risk Management through The Institutes significantly strengthens your candidacy. Many California employers, particularly in insurance and financial services, treat these credentials as a practical hiring filter.
How much do risk management specialists make in California?
Risk management specialists in California earn a median of about $129,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,610 for the lowest 10% to over $208,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk management specialists in California?
Employers hiring risk management specialists in California right now include Pacific Gas and Electric, TikTok, and Form Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of insurance carriers, regional banks, and large integrated health systems means demand is distributed across both Northern and Southern California rather than clustering in a single metro.
Which California cities have the most risk management specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most risk management specialist openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its concentration of financial services firms, entertainment conglomerates, and large hospital networks, while San Francisco and Sacramento reflect demand from technology companies, regional banks, and state government agencies that maintain substantial enterprise risk functions.
Are there remote risk management specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 22% of risk management specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, reporting, and policy development rather than on-site operations. Roles focused on enterprise risk frameworks, vendor risk assessment, and regulatory compliance reporting are the most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a risk management specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a compliance analyst, audit associate, or internal controls role at a California bank, insurer, or large health system, then transitioning into risk after gaining exposure to risk frameworks. Employers like Bank of the West, Sutter Health, and CSAA Insurance Group run associate-level programs that explicitly recruit candidates without direct risk experience. Pursuing the Associate in Risk Management credential early signals seriousness to hiring managers and compensates for a thin resume.
Where can I find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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