Senior Risk Consultant Jobs in Texas

Senior Risk Consultant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in financial services, energy, insurance, and healthcare sectors across a seniority range from associate risk analyst through principal consultant. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, with established employers such as Deloitte, KPMG, and EY maintaining significant Texas practices that hire at the senior level on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk management, operational risk, and regulatory compliance consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerBaker Tilly Canada
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring4
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Baker Tilly Canada
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
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Baker Tilly Canada
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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Frisco, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security Engineering
$78k - $146k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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WTW
General Risk Consulting (Engineer)
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WTW
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General Risk Consulting (Engineer)
WTW
Houston, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Berkley
Property Risk Consultant
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Berkley
Added 2d ago
Property Risk Consultant
Berkley
Dallas, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Support
$100k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Baker Tilly Canada
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant
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Baker Tilly Canada
Added 3d ago
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Frisco, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security Engineering
$82k - $133k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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EY
Senior National Enterprise Risk Consultant, Process & Controls
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EY
Added 4d ago
Senior National Enterprise Risk Consultant, Process & Controls
EY
Houston, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Project Management
$105k - $183k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Risk Consultant Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
7 jobs
Dallas
5 jobs
Frisco
3 jobs
Fort Worth
1 job

Senior Risk Consultant Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Baker Tilly Canada
Baker Tilly Canada3 open roles
Infosys
Infosys2 open roles
Lockton Companies
Lockton Companies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related quantitative field required
  • Five or more years of risk consulting or enterprise risk management experience preferred
  • Professional certification such as CRM, CRMP, or CISA strongly preferred by Texas employers
  • Demonstrated experience with regulatory frameworks including SOX, Basel, or Texas Department of Insurance guidelines
  • Proficiency in risk assessment tools, data analysis platforms, and GRC software
  • Strong client-facing communication skills with experience presenting findings to executive stakeholders

Senior Risk Consultant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior risk consultant in Texas?

Most senior risk consultants in Texas begin with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field and build several years of experience in risk, audit, or compliance roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to risk consulting, but professional credentials such as the Certified Risk Management Professional designation or a CPA issued through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy strengthen candidacy significantly. Advanced degrees and industry-specific experience in energy or financial services accelerate advancement.

How much do senior risk consultants make in Texas?

Senior risk consultants in Texas earn a median of about $103,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,250 for the lowest 10% to over $159,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior risk consultants in Texas?

Employers hiring senior risk consultants in Texas right now include Baker Tilly Canada, Infosys, and Lockton Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of large energy companies, regional banks, and insurance carriers means demand extends well beyond the major consulting firms into in-house risk functions at corporations headquartered in Houston and Dallas.

Which Texas cities have the most senior risk consultant jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Frisco have the most senior risk consultant openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy, petrochemical, and financial services employers that maintain large in-house risk functions, while Dallas draws demand from banking headquarters, insurance carriers, and major consulting firm offices, and Austin's expanding tech and fintech sector has added a growing share of risk and compliance roles.

Are there remote senior risk consultant jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many professional services roles. About 75% of senior risk consultant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves document review, modeling, and stakeholder reporting rather than on-site presence. Strategy and advisory engagements are most likely to be fully remote, while implementation and audit-support roles more often require some on-site time with clients.

How can I get hired as a senior risk consultant in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a risk analyst or internal audit associate role at a large Texas-based corporation or a regional office of a major consulting firm. Employers such as large Houston energy companies and Dallas-area financial institutions regularly hire candidates from accounting, finance, or operations backgrounds and develop them into risk functions. Earning an entry-level credential such as the Associate Risk Management designation or passing the first sections of the CPA exam through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy gives candidates a concrete edge when applying without direct risk experience.

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

You can find and apply to senior risk consultant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other markets in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.

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