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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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
- Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
- Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
- Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
- CISA, CISSP, CISM or SSCP certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $78,100 to $126,500
In California: pay rate range is $89,800 to $145,500
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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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