Senior Level Risk Operations Specialist Jobs
Senior level risk operations specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of risk program design, cross-functional oversight, and the operational decisions that protect the organization from exposure. Openings are concentrated in Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities across employers like JPMorganChase, Citi, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Negotiates terms, conditions, coverage limits and pricing with carriers and wholesalers.
- Sr. level facilitates requests and needs of the carriers on behalf of NFP's clients.
- Works with the Claims Department on relevant claims for assigned clients.
- Requires expertise in multi-line accounts with more complex coverages including retrospective rating plans for large lines of coverages and foreign packages.
- Maintains a diary (follow-up system) to ensure policies, endorsements and other information is received to comply with requests
- May supervise and direct the daily job activities of the Coordinators, Account Managers and Account Executives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, and clients through regular contact and client visits.
- Keep clients apprised of appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
- Excellent written communication skills – writes clearly; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numeric data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Self-confident to make sound independent decisions
- Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people/personalities
- Strong leadership skills
- Must be able to read, analyze and reconcile financial reports
- Possess technical expertise plus good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle situations in a calm, courteous and professional manner
- BA/BS preferred
- Typically more than 8 years industry and product line experience
- Property & Casualty Broker's License required
- CIC, CPCU or other P&C designation preferred.
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Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Negotiates terms, conditions, coverage limits and pricing with carriers and wholesalers.
- Sr. level facilitates requests and needs of the carriers on behalf of NFP's clients.
- Works with the Claims Department on relevant claims for assigned clients.
- Requires expertise in multi-line accounts with more complex coverages including retrospective rating plans for large lines of coverages and foreign packages.
- Maintains a diary (follow-up system) to ensure policies, endorsements and other information is received to comply with requests
- May supervise and direct the daily job activities of the Coordinators, Account Managers and Account Executives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, and clients through regular contact and client visits.
- Keep clients apprised of appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
- Excellent written communication skills – writes clearly; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numeric data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Self-confident to make sound independent decisions
- Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people/personalities
- Strong leadership skills
- Must be able to read, analyze and reconcile financial reports
- Possess technical expertise plus good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle situations in a calm, courteous and professional manner
- BA/BS preferred
- Typically more than 8 years industry and product line experience
- Property & Casualty Broker's License required
- CIC, CPCU or other P&C designation preferred.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase25
- Citi16
- Amazon12
- Goldman Sachs11
- Intuit10
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services107
- Technology & Software94
- Investment & Asset Management86
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Insurance40
Senior Level Risk Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level risk operations specialist job?
Employers hiring at the senior level expect candidates who have owned risk frameworks, not just executed within them. Concrete experience leading risk assessments, designing controls, and influencing policy decisions across business units carries the most weight. Demonstrating that you have mentored analysts, driven cross-functional alignment, and measurably reduced operational exposure gives your application a clear edge over generalist backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level risk operations specialists?
Companies hiring senior level risk operations specialists right now include JPMorganChase, Citi, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in financial services, technology, and large regulated industries where complex risk environments require experienced professionals who can own programs independently.
Are there remote senior level risk operations specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 33% of senior level risk operations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the analytical and cross-functional nature of the work. Roles tied to physical operations or regulated environments requiring on-site oversight tend to be the exception.
What makes a risk operations specialist role senior level?
Senior level risk operations specialist roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. Candidates are expected to design and govern risk frameworks, lead audits and investigations independently, set standards for junior team members, and engage directly with leadership on risk posture and strategy. The scope extends across the organization, and the decisions made at this level carry material consequences.
Which industries hire the most senior level risk operations specialists?
Senior Level risk operations specialist roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors typically operate under strict regulatory requirements, complex transaction volumes, or high-stakes operational environments that create sustained demand for senior professionals who can build and lead risk functions.