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 roles22+
Top employerProtiviti
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring7
Work type64% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Conduent
Senior Risk Management Consultant
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Conduent
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Senior Risk Management Consultant
Conduent
San Antonio, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Project Management
$92k - $119k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intuit
Senior Risk Operations Process Excellence Consultant
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Intuit
Added 1w ago
Senior Risk Operations Process Excellence Consultant
Intuit
Frisco, Texas
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$109k - $147k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Senior AI Risk Advisor
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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Senior AI Risk Advisor
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
$147k - $221k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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EY
Cybersecurity Risk Senior Analyst
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EY
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Cybersecurity Risk Senior Analyst
EY
San Antonio, Texas
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$78k - $161k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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The Baldwin Group Colleague, Inc.
Senior Client Executive, Commercial Risk - Insurance Advisory Solutions, SW Region
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The Baldwin Group Colleague, Inc.
Added 3w ago
Senior Client Executive, Commercial Risk - Insurance Advisory Solutions, SW Region
The Baldwin Group Colleague, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Consulting & Professional Services
Remote (US)
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Senior Risk Consultant Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
7 jobs
Austin
4 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Fort Worth
3 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Frisco
1 jobs
Spring
1 jobs

Senior Risk Consultant Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Protiviti
    Protiviti4
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte2
  • Refresco
    Refresco2
  • Baker Hughes Company
    Baker Hughes Company1
  • Conduent
    Conduent1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Technology & Software5
  • Staffing & Recruiting4
  • Accounting & Auditing2
  • Food & Beverage2

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 Protiviti, Deloitte, and Refresco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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, Austin, and Dallas 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 36% of senior risk consultant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 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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