Senior Risk Consultant Jobs

Senior Risk Consultant jobs are open across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and management consulting, at levels from associate to senior principal, with specializations in enterprise risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles231+
Top stateNew York
Top employerEY
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type54% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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AIG
Senior Risk Consultant
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Senior Risk Consultant
AIG
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
$84k - $112k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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DataVisor
Senior Risk Consultant
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Senior Risk Consultant
DataVisor
Mountain View, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$135k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
2-10

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National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Senior Risk Consultant
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National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Senior Risk Consultant
National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
of the Americas, New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Associate's

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DataVisor
Senior Risk Consultant
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Senior Risk Consultant
DataVisor
Mountain View, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Highmark Health
Senior Information Risk Consultant
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Highmark Health
Added 5d ago
Senior Information Risk Consultant
Highmark Health
Pennsylvania
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$94k - $151k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Risk Consultant Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • EY
    EY15
  • CBIZ
    CBIZ8
  • M&T Bank
    M&T Bank7
  • Terracon Consultants
    Terracon Consultants7
  • AIG
    AIG5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing56
  • Consulting & Professional Services44
  • Technology & Software31
  • Insurance30
  • Banking & Financial Services24

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior risk consultant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related quantitative field
  • Five or more years of risk management or audit experience in consulting or financial services
  • Proficiency in enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CFA, CRISC, or CIA preferred or required
  • Experience with GRC platforms including Archer, ServiceNow, or MetricStream
  • Strong written communication skills for delivering risk assessments and executive-level reports

Tips for Your Senior Risk Consultant Job Search

Quantify risk outcomes on your resume

Hiring managers in risk consulting want to see the dollar value or percentage reduction tied to your work. Replace phrases like 'improved risk processes' with concrete outcomes, such as the loss exposure you reduced or the audit findings you resolved.

Highlight your certification tier clearly

FRM, CFA, CRISC, and PRM carry real weight for senior risk consultant roles. List your certification with the year earned and, if relevant, the level, so recruiters scanning quickly don't have to guess whether you hold the credential or are still pursuing it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior risk consultant 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 framework focus

Job descriptions for senior risk consultants often signal their exact framework, such as COSO, Basel III, or SOX. Matching your application language to the framework named in the posting signals fluency without overloading your resume with every standard you've touched.

Prepare a risk scenario walkthrough for interviews

Most senior risk consultant interviews include at least one structured case where you diagnose a risk event and recommend controls. Practice narrating your logic aloud, not just writing it, because interviewers evaluate both your framework and your ability to communicate under pressure.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

In consulting, your portfolio of clients and risk domains shapes your career faster than your starting pay. Before accepting an offer, ask which practice areas you'd be staffed on and whether you'd have exposure to client-facing engagement or stay internal, so you know what you're actually signing up for.

Senior Risk Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior risk consultants?

The companies hiring the most senior risk consultants right now include EY, CBIZ, and M&T Bank, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest in financial services, management consulting, and large healthcare systems.

How many senior risk consultant jobs are remote?

About 46% of senior risk consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote options most common in enterprise risk advisory, regulatory compliance consulting, and risk technology implementation roles. Client-facing or audit-heavy positions are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.

How do you become a senior risk consultant?

You typically start with a degree in finance, accounting, or a quantitative field, then spend several years in internal audit, compliance, or financial risk roles before moving into consulting. Earning a recognized certification such as the FRM or CRISC accelerates the transition. Building experience with enterprise risk frameworks and client-facing communication closes the gap between analyst and senior consultant.

Can you get hired as a senior risk consultant without direct consulting experience?

Yes, candidates from internal risk, audit, or regulatory affairs roles are regularly hired into senior risk consultant positions, especially when they can demonstrate leadership on risk assessments, cross-functional project ownership, and clear written deliverables. Framing your internal work in terms of client or stakeholder outcomes, rather than internal process ownership, is the key adjustment your resume needs.

What does the senior risk consultant interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a competency-based interview where you walk through past risk assessments or audit engagements. A technical or case round is common, often involving a risk scenario you're asked to analyze and present. Final rounds typically involve a panel with senior consultants or practice leads who assess your communication and advisory style.

Where can I find and apply to senior risk consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to senior risk consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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