Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX
Risk Management Specialist jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and Greenway Plaza across energy, financial services, healthcare, and petrochemical industries. Companies actively filling these roles include KBR, JPMorganChase, and PwC. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition ID: 265426
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Position: Senior Manager, Credit Risk – Corporates – U.S. Risk Management
Purpose
The incumbent will cover US Power and Utilities portfolio.
Prior experience in the Power industry (project finance, leverage lending, renewable energy) and/or substantial knowledge of the industry would be considered an asset.
The role will ensure that specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the Bank’s business strategies and objectives; and that all credit activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Accountabilities
- Manage a portfolio of individual credits across US Power and Utilities portfolio.
- Product coverage is broad and will include loans, loan products, derivatives, commodities, trade finance and other banking products.
- Perform in-depth financial and credit risk analysis, review documentation (credit agreements, ISDAs, etc.) provide effective challenge to the 1st line where appropriate, identify risk mitigation opportunities where applicable, and present transactions to senior executives and Senior Credit Committee.
- Ensure acceptable quality in the assigned Credit portfolio by:
- continuously monitoring the quality of the assigned portfolio and recommending actions to minimize losses; and
- administer the portfolio in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk appetite
- Manage multiple competing priorities, which often require tight deadlines.
- Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
- Assist in preparing information for and responding to questions from regulatory authorities and audit.
- Ensure that all credit adjudications and daily practices adhere to Bank policies and procedures.
- Understand and implement the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Coordinate and work with Head Office Global Risk Management, when necessary, in matters related to the presentation of the global view of credit risk related to the portfolios.
- Participate in special projects within U.S. Credit Risk Management related to broader strategic initiatives and the development of portfolio management and reporting capabilities.
- Mentor and help develop colleagues at the Manager/Analyst level.
- Champion a client focused culture by developing productive relationships and high level of collaboration with Corporate Banking Origination & Underwriting/Execution teams to support Scotiabank’s growth strategy and deepen client and industry knowledge.
- Leverage client and industry knowledge to inform and educate daily credit risk management decisions within the Bank’s risk appetite and culture across all day-to-day activities and decisions.
- When necessary, work with US Credit Risk Governance and Reporting team to design and develop data quality tools and validation processes.
- Assist in preparing information for and responding to questions from audit, loan review and regulatory authorities.
Position: Senior Manager, Credit Risk – Corporates – U.S. Risk Management
Reporting Relationships
Primary Manager: Director, U.S. Credit Risk
Dimensions
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
- Proactive decision-maker must have the ability to provide and defend a viewpoint based on knowledge of the client and understanding of Scotiabank’s risk appetite;
- Team player, but has the ability to work independently as needed and as priorities change;
- Highly organized with an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and manage multiple competing priorities;
- Ability to creatively solve problems, motivate others, and implement new solutions.
Education / Experience / Other Information
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Master's degree, recognized professional designation in a specialized area of finance or business, or equivalent, is an asset.
- 4-7 years of experience in financial and credit risk analysis; experience in/knowledge of Power and Utilities is an asset;
- Understanding of the lending policies, procedures and practices;
- Familiarity with credit documentation issues;
- Understanding of credit risk, and the structures and protections required for the exercise of credit analysis, including knowledge of corporate lending products and documentation;
- Knowledge of financial projections and sensitivities;
- Experience or knowledge of internal credit assessments and portfolio strategy discussions.
Working Conditions
- Fast paced, quickly changing environment.
- Work in a standard office-based environment.
- Extended hours as needed to meet transaction deadlines.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
#GBM
Location(s): United States : Texas : Houston
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 265426
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Position: Senior Manager, Credit Risk – Corporates – U.S. Risk Management
Purpose
The incumbent will cover US Power and Utilities portfolio.
Prior experience in the Power industry (project finance, leverage lending, renewable energy) and/or substantial knowledge of the industry would be considered an asset.
The role will ensure that specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the Bank’s business strategies and objectives; and that all credit activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Accountabilities
- Manage a portfolio of individual credits across US Power and Utilities portfolio.
- Product coverage is broad and will include loans, loan products, derivatives, commodities, trade finance and other banking products.
- Perform in-depth financial and credit risk analysis, review documentation (credit agreements, ISDAs, etc.) provide effective challenge to the 1st line where appropriate, identify risk mitigation opportunities where applicable, and present transactions to senior executives and Senior Credit Committee.
- Ensure acceptable quality in the assigned Credit portfolio by:
- continuously monitoring the quality of the assigned portfolio and recommending actions to minimize losses; and
- administer the portfolio in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk appetite
- Manage multiple competing priorities, which often require tight deadlines.
- Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
- Assist in preparing information for and responding to questions from regulatory authorities and audit.
- Ensure that all credit adjudications and daily practices adhere to Bank policies and procedures.
- Understand and implement the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Coordinate and work with Head Office Global Risk Management, when necessary, in matters related to the presentation of the global view of credit risk related to the portfolios.
- Participate in special projects within U.S. Credit Risk Management related to broader strategic initiatives and the development of portfolio management and reporting capabilities.
- Mentor and help develop colleagues at the Manager/Analyst level.
- Champion a client focused culture by developing productive relationships and high level of collaboration with Corporate Banking Origination & Underwriting/Execution teams to support Scotiabank’s growth strategy and deepen client and industry knowledge.
- Leverage client and industry knowledge to inform and educate daily credit risk management decisions within the Bank’s risk appetite and culture across all day-to-day activities and decisions.
- When necessary, work with US Credit Risk Governance and Reporting team to design and develop data quality tools and validation processes.
- Assist in preparing information for and responding to questions from audit, loan review and regulatory authorities.
Position: Senior Manager, Credit Risk – Corporates – U.S. Risk Management
Reporting Relationships
Primary Manager: Director, U.S. Credit Risk
Dimensions
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
- Proactive decision-maker must have the ability to provide and defend a viewpoint based on knowledge of the client and understanding of Scotiabank’s risk appetite;
- Team player, but has the ability to work independently as needed and as priorities change;
- Highly organized with an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and manage multiple competing priorities;
- Ability to creatively solve problems, motivate others, and implement new solutions.
Education / Experience / Other Information
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Master's degree, recognized professional designation in a specialized area of finance or business, or equivalent, is an asset.
- 4-7 years of experience in financial and credit risk analysis; experience in/knowledge of Power and Utilities is an asset;
- Understanding of the lending policies, procedures and practices;
- Familiarity with credit documentation issues;
- Understanding of credit risk, and the structures and protections required for the exercise of credit analysis, including knowledge of corporate lending products and documentation;
- Knowledge of financial projections and sensitivities;
- Experience or knowledge of internal credit assessments and portfolio strategy discussions.
Working Conditions
- Fast paced, quickly changing environment.
- Work in a standard office-based environment.
- Extended hours as needed to meet transaction deadlines.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
#GBM
Location(s): United States : Texas : Houston
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk management specialist job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's dominant sectors: oil and gas operators, midstream pipeline companies, large health systems, and regional banks clustered in the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and the Galleria area. Candidates with enterprise risk management frameworks, ERM software experience, or backgrounds in energy trading risk gain a clear edge here. Networking through the Houston chapter of RIMS and targeting large corporate headquarters in these districts moves your application ahead of generalist candidates.
Which companies hire risk management specialists in Houston?
Employers hiring risk management specialists in Houston right now include KBR, JPMorganChase, and PwC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Houston's market skews toward large energy operators, integrated petrochemical firms, major health systems, and regional financial institutions, all of which maintain dedicated in-house risk teams.
Are there remote risk management specialist jobs in Houston?
Yes, though selectively. Risk management specialist work is partly remote-compatible for analytical, reporting, and policy functions, but roles involving facility inspections, trading floor oversight, or hands-on operational risk assessments are typically on-site. About 33% of risk management specialist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the most flexibility found in financial risk and enterprise risk governance roles at larger corporate employers.
How can I get a risk management specialist job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a risk analyst or compliance analyst role at one of the city's large energy companies or regional banks, which regularly hire candidates with finance, business, or engineering degrees. Internship programs at major Houston-area energy operators and hospital systems also feed into full-time risk roles. Earning an entry-level certification such as an Associate in Risk Management and gaining familiarity with ERM platforms strengthens your candidacy for these local openings.
Which industries hire the most risk management specialists in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most risk management specialists in Houston are Energy, Accounting & Auditing, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Houston's concentration of global energy headquarters, major petrochemical facilities, large health systems, and regional financial institutions creates sustained local demand for risk professionals across operational, financial, and enterprise risk disciplines.
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