Risk Officer Jobs

Risk Officer jobs are open across banking, insurance, fintech, healthcare, and corporate enterprise, at every level from analyst to chief risk officer, with specializations in credit risk, operational risk, and enterprise risk management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top stateNew York
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type44% On-site
Top industryBanking

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CUSO Compliance Risk Management Officer
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CUSO Compliance Risk Management Officer
Natixis
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$180k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Lead Credit Risk & Approval Officer - Commercial Banking
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Senior Lead Credit Risk & Approval Officer - Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$215k - $355k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Lead Technology Risk Officer (Application Domain, SDLC, DevOps and AI)
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Senior Lead Technology Risk Officer (Application Domain, SDLC, DevOps and AI)
Wells Fargo
Irving, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
10,000+

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Lead Market Risk Officer - Market & Counterparty Risk Management
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Lead Market Risk Officer - Market & Counterparty Risk Management
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
10,000+

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Compliance Officer - Risk Evaluation and Assurance
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Compliance Officer - Risk Evaluation and Assurance
KeyBank
Brooklyn, Ohio
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$71k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Risk Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase11
  • First Horizon Bank6
  • Truist4
  • KeyBank3
  • Wells Fargo3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk officer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
  • Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise or operational risks
  • Proficiency with risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
  • FRM, CRM, or comparable professional risk certification preferred or required
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data tools to model and report risk exposure
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the employer's industry

Tips for Your Risk Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to risk frameworks

Hiring managers scan for specific frameworks like COSO, ISO 31000, or Basel III before reading further. Name the frameworks you've worked within and pair each with a concrete outcome, like a reduced exposure figure or a passed audit.

Get the right certification first

FRM, CRM, or CISA certifications move your resume past initial screens in ways that years of experience alone often don't. If you're mid-search, prioritize whichever certification aligns with your target sector, whether that's financial, operational, or IT risk.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists risk officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by risk domain specialty

Job titles vary widely: credit risk analyst, operational risk manager, enterprise risk officer, and compliance risk lead all describe distinct functions. Search by the domain you specialize in rather than just the word 'risk' to avoid wading through irrelevant listings.

Prepare a case study for the interview

Risk officer interviews frequently include scenario questions where you're asked to assess a hypothetical exposure or walk through a past incident. Prepare one structured example using a real situation: the risk identified, the analysis method, the recommendation, and the outcome.

Negotiate scope not just compensation

When evaluating an offer, ask specifically what your risk mandate covers, which business units report to you, and whether the role sits in a first, second, or third line of defense. Those structural details define your actual authority and career trajectory far more than title alone.

Risk Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most risk officers?

JPMorganChase, First Horizon Bank, and Truist are hiring the most risk officers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, insurance, and large healthcare systems consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.

How many risk officer jobs are remote?

About 56% of risk officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by seniority and industry. Enterprise risk and operational risk roles at mid-to-senior levels tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles that require on-site audits or direct business unit oversight are more likely to be in-person.

How do you become a risk officer?

Start with a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a quantitative field, then build experience in audit, compliance, or financial analysis where you're regularly assessing exposure. Earning a recognized certification like the FRM or CRM sharpens your credentials and signals domain fluency. Move into a formal risk role at the analyst or associate level, then progress toward manager and officer titles as you build a track of independent risk assessments and stakeholder reporting.

Can you get a risk officer job with little experience?

Entry points into risk officer roles most often come through adjacent work in internal audit, compliance, credit analysis, or financial controls, where you're already applying risk-assessment logic even without the title. Highlighting specific frameworks you've used, any exposure to risk committee reporting, and a certification in progress will strengthen your candidacy when formal risk experience is thin.

What does the risk officer interview process look like?

Most risk officer interviews run across two to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on background and domain alignment, followed by a technical panel where you'll walk through your risk assessment methodology and past exposure management work. Later rounds often include a case study or scenario exercise and a final conversation with senior leadership or the board-level risk committee, particularly for officer-level roles.

Where can I find and apply to risk officer jobs?

You can find and apply to risk officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your domain specialty and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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