Senior Level Senior Risk Consultant Jobs
Senior level senior risk consultant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of risk frameworks, regulatory strategy, and the cross-functional teams or project workstreams that carry them through. Openings are concentrated in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Intuit, Infosys, and M&T Bank hiring at this level now.
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Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Professional, Governance, Risk & Compliance role is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading IT and ERP risk management, with a strong emphasis on SAP controls, audit, and compliance. The position drives identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across complex ERP environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk appetite.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on SAP audit experience, deep ITGC knowledge, and a consulting mindset (e.g., Big 4) to strengthen control frameworks, influence stakeholders, and elevate audit readiness across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead risk assessment, design, and evaluation of SAP controls, including access management, SoD, privileged access, and configuration controls
- Partner with SAP functional and technical teams to identify, remediate, and monitor ERP risks across core modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD, HR)
- Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of automated and manual controls within SAP and integrated systems
- Drive SAP-related audit remediation, ensuring sustainable fixes vs. point-in-time responses
- Lead and execute IT General Controls (ITGC) and application control testing across enterprise systems
- Act as a key liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors (e.g., Big 4), supporting walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution
- Translate audit findings into clear, risk-based remediation plans with defined ownership and timelines
- Ensure alignment with SOX, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements
- Maintain and enhance the ERP risk register, with clear linkage to enterprise risk appetite and quantification of exposure
- Establish standardized control frameworks for ERP systems, including consistent control design, documentation, and testing approaches
- Provide oversight and challenge to ensure appropriate design and operating effectiveness of ERP controls
Policy, Standards & Frameworks
Qualifications
- 6-8+ years of experience in IT audit, risk management, or consulting, with significant exposure to SAP environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- SAP security & controls (GRC, SoD, access provisioning)
- ITGCs (access, change management, operations)
- ERP application controls and integrations
- Prior experience in Big 4 or leading consulting firm strongly preferred
- Proven track record managing audit engagements, remediation programs, and regulator/auditor interactions
- Deep understanding of SOX and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Strong ability to translate technical risks into business impact and influence senior stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Professional, Governance, Risk & Compliance role is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading IT and ERP risk management, with a strong emphasis on SAP controls, audit, and compliance. The position drives identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across complex ERP environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk appetite.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on SAP audit experience, deep ITGC knowledge, and a consulting mindset (e.g., Big 4) to strengthen control frameworks, influence stakeholders, and elevate audit readiness across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead risk assessment, design, and evaluation of SAP controls, including access management, SoD, privileged access, and configuration controls
- Partner with SAP functional and technical teams to identify, remediate, and monitor ERP risks across core modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD, HR)
- Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of automated and manual controls within SAP and integrated systems
- Drive SAP-related audit remediation, ensuring sustainable fixes vs. point-in-time responses
- Lead and execute IT General Controls (ITGC) and application control testing across enterprise systems
- Act as a key liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors (e.g., Big 4), supporting walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution
- Translate audit findings into clear, risk-based remediation plans with defined ownership and timelines
- Ensure alignment with SOX, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements
- Maintain and enhance the ERP risk register, with clear linkage to enterprise risk appetite and quantification of exposure
- Establish standardized control frameworks for ERP systems, including consistent control design, documentation, and testing approaches
- Provide oversight and challenge to ensure appropriate design and operating effectiveness of ERP controls
Policy, Standards & Frameworks
Qualifications
- 6-8+ years of experience in IT audit, risk management, or consulting, with significant exposure to SAP environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- SAP security & controls (GRC, SoD, access provisioning)
- ITGCs (access, change management, operations)
- ERP application controls and integrations
- Prior experience in Big 4 or leading consulting firm strongly preferred
- Proven track record managing audit engagements, remediation programs, and regulator/auditor interactions
- Deep understanding of SOX and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Strong ability to translate technical risks into business impact and influence senior stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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Senior Level Senior Risk Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior risk consultant job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned risk programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led enterprise risk assessments, presented findings to executive or board audiences, and influenced policy or controls decisions is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Professional credentials in risk management and a history of mentoring junior analysts also strengthen your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level senior risk consultants?
Companies hiring senior level senior risk consultants right now include Intuit, Infosys, and M&T Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large financial institutions, global consulting firms, and heavily regulated enterprises that require experienced professionals to own risk governance rather than support it.
Are there remote senior level senior risk consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer type. About 80% of senior level senior risk consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong demand from consulting firms and financial services organizations that have embraced distributed work at senior levels. Fully on-site roles remain common in highly regulated sectors where in-person client engagement and oversight are expected.
What makes a senior risk consultant role senior level?
Senior level roles carry ownership of risk strategy, not just execution. That means designing frameworks, driving regulatory response, advising leadership on risk appetite, and being accountable for outcomes across a business line or enterprise. These roles also involve mentoring junior consultants, leading client relationships independently, and shaping how risk function operates, responsibilities that mid-level roles typically support rather than lead.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior risk consultants?
Senior level senior risk consultant roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring because regulatory complexity, financial exposure, and operational scale at that level require senior professionals who can build and defend risk programs rather than simply implement existing ones.