Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

Risk Management Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are in active demand, concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and higher education, with openings from entry-level analyst roles through senior director positions. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield are the primary hiring centers, where firms like Liberty Mutual, Fidelity Investments, and Mass General Brigham consistently recruit risk management specialists. The most in-demand specialties include enterprise risk management, operational risk, and compliance-focused risk analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerState Street
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring13
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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CVS Health
R1054609 Senior Analyst, IT Compliance & Risk - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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R1054609 Senior Analyst, IT Compliance & Risk - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
CVS Health
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$79k - $173k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Oxfam
Vice President of Operations and Risk Management
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Vice President of Operations and Risk Management
Oxfam
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$235k - $250k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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MFS Investment Management
Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Management Intern (June-August)
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MFS Investment Management
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Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Management Intern (June-August)
MFS Investment Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Accounting
Business Operations
$21 - $25/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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MFS Investment Management
Summer 2027 Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (LCERM) Business Operations Intern (June-August)
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MFS Investment Management
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Summer 2027 Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (LCERM) Business Operations Intern (June-August)
MFS Investment Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$21 - $25/hr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Northeastern University
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals – Safety and Risk Management Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Northeastern University
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals – Safety and Risk Management Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$60k - $85k.5/yr
1,001-5,000

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Risk Management Specialist Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
17 jobs
Cambridge
3 jobs
Wareham
2 jobs
Acton
1 job
Salem
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Andover
1 job
Brockton
1 job
Wellesley
1 job

Risk Management Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

State Street
State Street2 open roles
Openbank Deutschland AG
Openbank Deutschland AG2 open roles
MFS Investment Management
MFS Investment Management2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field
  • Professional certification such as ARM, CRM, or FRM recognized by Massachusetts employers
  • Three or more years of experience in risk analysis, compliance, or a related function
  • Demonstrated proficiency with risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000 or COSO
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data modeling or risk assessment software
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts state regulations and insurance compliance requirements

Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management specialist in Massachusetts?

Most Massachusetts employers require a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field as the foundation. Massachusetts does not issue a state license specifically for risk management specialists, but employers strongly favor candidates holding nationally recognized credentials such as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation. Many candidates enter through compliance, insurance, or financial analyst roles at Massachusetts firms before moving into dedicated risk management positions.

How much do risk management specialists make in Massachusetts?

Risk management specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $130,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,390 for the lowest 10% to over $209,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk management specialists in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring risk management specialists in Massachusetts right now include State Street, Openbank Deutschland AG, and MFS Investment Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of insurance carriers, asset managers, and large hospital systems means consistent year-round demand for risk management specialists across both commercial and nonprofit sectors.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most risk management specialist jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Wareham have the most risk management specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because it is home to major financial services firms, insurers, and academic medical centers, while Worcester and Springfield reflect demand from regional healthcare systems, insurers, and manufacturing operations that maintain dedicated risk management functions.

Are there remote risk management specialist jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since risk management specialist work is largely analytical and documentation-driven. About 75% of risk management specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Enterprise risk, operational risk modeling, and compliance review functions are the sub-areas most likely to carry remote or hybrid arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a junior compliance analyst, insurance operations, or financial analyst role at a Massachusetts employer, then transitioning into risk management once you have demonstrated analytical experience. Large Massachusetts institutions such as Liberty Mutual and major Boston-area hospital systems periodically hire associates or rotational analysts into risk-adjacent programs. Pursuing an ARM designation early strengthens your candidacy, and familiarity with Massachusetts insurance regulations gives candidates a practical edge when applying to regional carriers and banks.

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

You can find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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