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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Overview

Open roles74
Top employerAdventist Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CBRE
VAS Quality & Risk Management Director
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VAS Quality & Risk Management Director
CBRE
Los Angeles, California
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$150k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CVS Health
Assistant Vice President (AVP) Security Risk Management
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Assistant Vice President (AVP) Security Risk Management
CVS Health
California
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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UC Irvine Health
Regulatory & Compliance HC Specialist 4 - Risk Management FT Days
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UC Irvine Health
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Regulatory & Compliance HC Specialist 4 - Risk Management FT Days
UC Irvine Health
Orange, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$123k - $238k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Adventist Health
Risk Management Specialist (Hanford)
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Risk Management Specialist (Hanford)
Adventist Health
Hanford, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$94k - $141k/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Human Resources and Risk Management Director
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Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Peckham & McKenney
Colton, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$215k - $264k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Risk Management Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
11 jobs
Los Angeles
6 jobs
San Jose
5 jobs
El Segundo
4 jobs
Colton
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Foster City
2 jobs
Saint Helena
2 jobs

Risk Management Specialist Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Adventist Health
Adventist Health6 open roles
TRISTAR
TRISTAR2 open roles
Airwallex
Airwallex2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail

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 Adventist Health, TRISTAR, and Airwallex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, 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 38% of risk management specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 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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