Risk Manager Jobs in California

Risk Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and insurance across a market that ranges from entry-level analyst roles to senior director positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego lead hiring volume, with established employers such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Pacific Mutual maintaining consistent demand. Enterprise risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance are the most sought-after specializations statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles114+
Top employerMeta
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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QRM - Risk Management and External Communications, Senior Manager - C_MAT
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QRM - Risk Management and External Communications, Senior Manager - C_MAT
Deloitte
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$156k - $307k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Internal Administrative Risk Manager
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Internal Administrative Risk Manager
HDR
Los Angeles, California
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$80k - $108k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sr. Manager, Residual Value Risk
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Sr. Manager, Residual Value Risk
Hyundai Capital America
Irvine, California
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$152k - $236k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
501-1,000

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Senior Engineering Manager - Risk Engineering
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Senior Engineering Manager - Risk Engineering
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$207k - $345k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - TMT Sector - Senior Manager - Bay Area
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Risk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - TMT Sector - Senior Manager - Bay Area
EY
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$205k - $443k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Risk Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Menlo Park
6 jobs
Mountain View
6 jobs
San Jose
4 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
Oakland
3 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Sunnyvale
3 jobs

Risk Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Meta8 open roles
Intuit4 open roles
Trustly3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Investment & Asset Management

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or ARM strongly preferred
  • Three or more years of experience in risk analysis or compliance roles
  • Proficiency with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
  • Strong knowledge of California regulatory requirements relevant to financial or operational risk
  • Experience with risk management software platforms and quantitative modeling tools

Risk Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk manager in California?

Most risk manager roles in California require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related discipline. While California does not have a single state-issued license exclusive to risk management, employers strongly favor candidates holding the Financial Risk Manager credential from GARP or the Associate in Risk Management designation. Those entering healthcare risk often pursue credentials recognized by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management.

Which companies hire risk managers in California?

Employers hiring risk managers in California right now include Meta, Intuit, and Trustly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of financial institutions, large health systems, and technology headquarters creates consistent year-round demand across both corporate and regulated-industry sectors.

Which California cities have the most risk manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Menlo Park hold the most risk manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the bulk of listings through their concentration of financial services firms, insurers, and technology companies, while San Diego's large biotech and defense presence supports a steady stream of operational and compliance-focused risk roles.

Are there remote risk manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many professional roles. About 71% of risk manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, reporting, and policy review rather than on-site inspection. Enterprise risk, credit risk, and regulatory compliance functions are most likely to offer flexible or fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a risk manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a related analytical or compliance role such as financial analyst, internal auditor, or compliance coordinator into a junior risk analyst position. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Bank of the West, and Pacific Gas and Electric occasionally post associate-level risk roles designed for recent graduates. Earning the Associate in Risk Management credential before applying and building a portfolio of risk assessments from academic or volunteer projects strengthens early applications considerably.

Where can I find and apply to risk manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to risk manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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