Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Minnesota
Risk Management Specialist jobs in Minnesota are consistently active, with demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing sectors that anchor the state's economy. The heaviest hiring is in the Twin Cities metro, with Rochester and St. Cloud contributing additional openings, and major employers such as UnitedHealth Group, Securian Financial, and Cargill maintaining ongoing needs for risk professionals at levels from analyst to senior specialist. Enterprise risk management, operational risk, and compliance-focused roles are among the most sought-after specialties across Minnesota right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Profile Summary:
The Sr Analyst, Operational Risk Management (ORM) reports to the AVP of ORM and is responsible for supporting the Workplace Solutions/Benefitfocus ORM strategy and framework; ensuring a proper process is in place to mitigate risk. This role will assist the organization in the identification, classification, measurement, and monitoring of operational and related business risks. It will require working closely with others in ORM, Voya’s wider Risk Management function, and business units to provide business management with a consistent and accurate view of the sources, scale, and scope of identified risks. It will also require providing and presenting accurate data and conclusions, making actionable recommendations to Leadership, and holding Leadership accountable to timely and effective risk remediation.
ORM is defined as a continual cyclic process which includes risk assessment, consulting, decision making, and implementation of controls, which results in acceptance, mitigation, or avoidance of risk. ORM is the oversight of operational risk, and this role requires strong partnership in providing consulting and meaningful input to ensure risk data is captured, mitigation strategies and controls are developed, and appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place.
Please Note: This position allows remote work from home but will require travel to our Voya office as business requires.
Profile Description:
- Member of the ORM team; support the development and execution of a robust ORM strategy, framework and policies.
- This role will partner with the business to remediate identified risks in a timely manner and document progress and completion within Voya’s GRC tool.
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Participate in the identification, assessment, measurement, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of operational risk through the effective deployment of key operational risk management processes, including:
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Scenario analysis
- Preparation/Presentation of Risk Committee slides/materials
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly risk reports
- Risk event management including post-incident reviews
- Documenting issues within Voya’s GRC tool and ongoing monitoring of remediation efforts
- Assist in analyzing data, creating, and presenting risk findings and recommendations to leadership
- Targeted risk assessments
- Project engagement and post-release assessments
- Risk consulting/advice on new or updated process changes
- Facilitate annual control attestation survey, analyze results, and report findings
- Periodically engage in day-to-day activities performed by the business to better understand the procedures, controls, and identify risks.
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Assist in promoting and instilling a strong risk culture and operational excellence by:
- Creating risk awareness training materials and facilitating training sessions
- Partnering with the business to continually improve operational risk processes and help strengthen business operating models
- Promoting the use of effective controls within key business processes.
- Embedding risk management understanding and culture into the business unit, informing risk related decision making.
- Partner with other risk assurance functions, including internal audit, compliance, legal TPRM, corporate special investigation, privacy office, and IT ORM to develop a complete and aggregated view of risks.
- Assist in providing an independent view which will consist of validating and endorsing business risk profiles and providing a constructive challenge to the business where residual risk levels are deemed to exceed standards.
- Participate with ORM management in the development of risk management strategies for all business units: establishing business priorities and planning activities accordingly.
- Collaborate with ORM team members and the Business, Technology, Innovation & Operations partners to identify opportunities to reduce manual processing through automation.
- Interact with Sr. Leaders within the organization to provide risk advice/consulting on risk related issues to support the decision-making process.
- Manage the development and administration of tools and procedures for reporting and daily operational risk processes. Such as SharePoint sites, Spreadsheets, Tableau, Presentations, GRC tool, Standard Work for ORM processes etc.
- Remain up to date on current trends and external events to recognize and identify emerging risk within the business, assist in risk rating and identification of appropriate mitigation strategies.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, accounting, finance, business management, mathematics, or equivalent work experience in Operational Risk Management.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Health and Wealth (Benefit Administration) organizations with an understanding of Operational Risk Management, Operations, Call Centers, and other business functions. Experience in Employee Benefits and/or Benefit Administration preferred.
- Experience with risk assessments, risk decision making, and the implementation of controls.
- Solid problem solving, decision making, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to analyze and leverage data to perform research and draw conclusions.
- Ability to create high quality work products.
- Mindset of proactive communication and problem solving, with a continual focus on process improvement.
- Ability to build relationships, trust, and a reputation for quality with Sr. Leaders.
- Leveraging AI tools to support risk management activities is a plus.
- Familiarity and expertise in the use of tools such as industry GCR tools, Microsoft Office suite, Tableau and SharePoint.
- CIA, CRMA, CFE preferred.
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Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
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- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Risk Management Specialist Job Market in Minnesota
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk management specialist jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required
- Professional certification such as ARM, CPCU, or FRM strongly preferred by Minnesota employers
- Three or more years of risk assessment or enterprise risk management experience expected
- Proficiency in risk management information systems and data analysis tools required
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to Minnesota industries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior stakeholders
Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a risk management specialist in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related discipline as the starting point. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license specific to risk management, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation significantly strengthens candidacy. Many Minnesota employers in insurance and financial services treat professional certification as a practical prerequisite for mid-level roles.
How much do risk management specialists make in Minnesota?
Risk management specialists in Minnesota earn a median of about $105,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,930 for the lowest 10% to over $161,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire risk management specialists in Minnesota?
Minnesota risk management specialist roles are posted by Pinion, U.S. Bank, and Douglas Machine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in financial services, healthcare, and food and agriculture means large, established employers with structured risk functions are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most risk management specialist jobs?
Minneapolis, Glenwood, and Saint Paul have the most risk management specialist openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities dominate because Minneapolis and St. Paul host the headquarters of major insurers, banks, and healthcare systems that maintain large enterprise risk teams, while Rochester's openings reflect the significant presence of large health systems in that market.
Are there remote risk management specialist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and they're fairly common given the analytical and desk-based nature of the work. About 89% of risk management specialist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on data review, reporting, and policy work that transfers well to distributed settings. Compliance monitoring and quantitative risk modeling positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a risk management specialist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a closely related role such as compliance analyst, internal auditor, or financial analyst at one of Minnesota's large insurance or financial services employers. UnitedHealth Group, Ameriprise Financial, and regional banks like U.S. Bancorp regularly post associate-level risk or compliance roles that do not require dedicated risk management experience. Completing an ARM certification while in a junior position or internship signals commitment and gives a concrete edge when applying to the next level.
Where can I find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to risk management specialist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the available roles, find the positions that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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