Risk Manager Jobs in Colorado

Risk Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Centura Health, and Xcel Energy maintain large, established risk and compliance operations. The role covers enterprise risk, operational risk, and financial risk management, with growing demand in healthcare, energy, and aerospace defense. Openings range from analyst-level coordinators to senior directors and enterprise risk officers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerTransamerica
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring9
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryAirlines

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Account Manager - Project Risk
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Account Manager - Project Risk
Lockton Companies
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$68k - $87k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Risk Manager
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Risk Manager
Izzio Artisan Bakery
Louisville, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$100k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
11-50

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Manager- IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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Manager- IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance
UDR EAS LLC
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$131k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Manager-BCG Vantage, Risk & Compliance
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Manager-BCG Vantage, Risk & Compliance
Boston Consulting Group
Denver, Colorado
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$126k - $132k/yr
Bachelor's degree in economics
10,000+

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Risk Manager
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Risk Manager
City of Northglenn
Northglenn, Colorado
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$81k - $113k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
201-500

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Risk Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
11 jobs
Westminster
2 jobs
Highlands Ranch
2 jobs
Englewood
1 job
Louisville
1 job
Northglenn
1 job
Breckenridge
1 job
Colorado Springs
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Risk Manager Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Transamerica2 open roles
Lockton Companies2 open roles
Aon1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field required
  • Professional Risk Manager (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification preferred
  • Three or more years of enterprise or operational risk experience required
  • Proficiency in risk management software and enterprise GRC platforms expected
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to Colorado industries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting

Risk Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk manager in Colorado?

Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a risk manager, so the path centers on education and professional certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. From there, earning the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) credential from the Global Association of Risk Professionals or the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation strengthens your candidacy significantly in Colorado's competitive market.

Which companies hire risk managers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring risk managers in Colorado include Transamerica, Lockton Companies, and Aon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of large defense contractors, regional health systems, and energy utilities creates consistent demand for risk professionals with sector-specific expertise.

Which Colorado cities have the most risk manager jobs?

Denver, Westminster, and Highlands Ranch account for the largest share of risk manager openings in Colorado. Denver dominates as the state's financial and corporate headquarters hub, while Colorado Springs draws demand from defense contractors and federal agencies, and Boulder's technology and research sector supports a growing cluster of compliance and risk roles.

Are there remote risk manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than many fields, since risk management is largely analytical and document-driven work that translates well to remote environments. About 63% of risk manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of most risk functions. Enterprise risk, financial risk modeling, and compliance advisory roles are the most consistently offered as remote positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent role such as financial analyst, internal auditor, or compliance coordinator, titles that large Colorado employers like Centura Health, Xcel Energy, and major Denver-based financial institutions actively post for new graduates. Pursuing the FRM or PRM certification early signals commitment and compensates for limited tenure. Many candidates also enter through rotational finance or operations programs at Colorado's large corporations before transitioning into dedicated risk functions.

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

You can find and apply to risk manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each position that fits your experience level and preferred location within the state.

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