Risk Manager Jobs in Illinois

Risk manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and corporate operations, and openings at every level from entry-level analyst to senior enterprise risk executive. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with secondary markets in Naperville and Peoria, and major employers including Aon, Allstate, and Northern Trust maintaining deep risk management functions in the state. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, financial risk, and operational risk compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles51
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring10
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryBanking
Companies hiring38

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Risk Management Manager
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Risk Management Manager
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$71k - $102k.2/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Manager, Risk Management and Claims
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Manager, Risk Management and Claims
Senior Lifestyle
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$110k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Mgr QA - Risk Management Process
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Mgr QA - Risk Management Process
Medline Industries
Northfield, Illinois
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$116k - $174k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Seasonal Tax-FSO- GCR Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory-Insurance-Manager
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Seasonal Tax-FSO- GCR Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory-Insurance-Manager
EY
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$90 - $120/hr
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management
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Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management
StoneX Group
Chicago, Illinois
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$155k - $170k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Risk Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Riverwoods
4 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Augsburg
1 job
Channahon
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job
Northfield
1 job
Abbott Park
1 job

Risk Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Information Technology Senior Management Forum4 open roles
EY3 open roles
Capital One3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or ARM strongly preferred by Illinois employers
  • Three or more years of risk assessment, compliance, or audit experience in a relevant industry
  • Demonstrated proficiency with risk management frameworks including COSO or ISO 31000
  • Experience with enterprise risk management software and data analysis tools such as Excel or SAS
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing risk reports and presenting findings to leadership

Risk Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk manager in Illinois?

Becoming a risk manager in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related discipline. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for most risk manager roles, but employers strongly favor candidates holding recognized professional credentials such as the Financial Risk Manager designation from GARP or the Associate in Risk Management from The Institutes. Many Illinois employers, particularly in Chicago's financial and insurance sectors, also value prior experience in audit, compliance, or financial analysis.

Which companies hire risk managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring risk managers in Illinois right now include Information Technology Senior Management Forum, EY, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of insurance headquarters, major banks, and large corporate operations means risk management roles appear across a wide range of industries beyond financial services.

Which Illinois cities have the most risk manager jobs?

Chicago, Riverwoods, and Lisle have the most risk manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to major financial institutions, global insurance carriers, and large corporate headquarters that maintain substantial risk functions, while suburban markets like Naperville and Downers Grove attract openings tied to large employers with regional campuses and operational centers outside the city core.

Are there remote risk manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many fields, since risk management is fundamentally an analytical and desk-based discipline. About 82% of risk manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's compatibility with distributed work. Positions focused on quantitative modeling, enterprise risk reporting, and policy development tend to be the most flexible, while roles requiring direct oversight of physical operations or regular stakeholder meetings typically require in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into risk from an adjacent role such as internal audit, compliance analyst, or financial analyst, areas where large Illinois employers like Aon, Allstate, and major Chicago-area banks regularly hire early-career candidates. Pursuing an entry-level associate or analyst position within a risk or compliance department is common, and many large Chicago financial institutions run structured rotational programs that include risk functions. Earning a foundational credential such as the Associate in Risk Management while building experience in audit or compliance significantly improves candidacy.

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

You can find and apply to risk manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Illinois employers. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through the listings.

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