Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Jobs

Find the best Chief Risk Officer (CRO) jobs with high-ranking professional opportunities and exclusive listings that offer a minimum six-figure income.

What is a CRO?

A Chief Risk Officer is a crucial executive role responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating internal and external events that could threaten an organization. The CRO ensures the organization is compliant with government regulations and examines areas in the company to assess potential risks.

Why Choose a CRO Career?

CRO roles are strategic, challenging, and come with competitive compensation and benefits. A career as a CRO can be rewarding both professionally and financially, and offers opportunities to have a significant impact on your organization.

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$120K - $130K *

The Senior Information Security GRC Analyst is responsible for managing governance, risk, and compliance activities to protect data and maintain compliance within the organization. This role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $167K *

The Risk Operations Lead will develop the Banking Risk Operations team, focusing on banking products and operational risk strategy. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

The Risk Management Application (RMA) Lead will oversee the development and support of the RMA system, focusing on enhancing data analytics and user feedback mechanisms for the Veterans Health Adminis...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

The Technology First Line Risk Manager - Data Governance Risk Support leads risk analysis for complex initiatives, providing guidance to leadership for informed decision-making. This role involves dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $260K *

The Head of Risk Product at Trustly is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy to manage payment risk associated with bank account-based payments. This role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $115K *

The Property Risk Consultant will be part of a team delivering innovative solutions in claim preparation, advocacy, and valuation for property damage and business interruption claims. The role involve...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

The GRC Third-Party Risk Manager is responsible for conducting comprehensive risk assessments of vendors, identifying privacy and security risks, and ensuring effective remediation. This role requires...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $139K *

The Group Risk Specialist in Non-Model Risk Management provides risk management expertise to business leaders, focusing on the governance of Non-Model/EUC risks. This role involves executing complianc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

The Project Manager at Riskonnect is responsible for managing business-critical SaaS implementations for clients, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining budgets and timelines. This rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $245K *

The Director, Data Steward for Risk Management is responsible for implementing and enforcing data governance across the Business Unit's data landscape. This role leads a team of data stewards, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $107K *

The Enterprise Risk Management Analyst will support various ERM programs, including Issues Management and Control Testing, while partnering with business divisions to promote ERM framework adoption. T...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $178K *

The Senior Principal Risk Management role involves planning, coordinating, and executing risk management activities to mitigate risks for business partners. The position requires active engagement wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $148K *

The Senior Advisor, Risk Oversight and Governance is responsible for developing and operationalizing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, focusing on governance structures and strategic risk. Thi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $160K *

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Sr. Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program, providing training and governance activities to ensure co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

The Senior Risk Analyst will assist in the administration of the global insurance program, handling claims and underwriting data collection. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $153K *

The Principal Technology Risk Management role involves designing and developing processes to manage technology risk across the organization, providing oversight and governance for risk management acti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

NinjaHoldings is seeking a Director of Credit Risk Analytics to lead the development of risk strategies and policies for consumer lending products. The role involves optimizing portfolio performance t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

The Business Continuity & Resilience Consultant (BC Program Manager) is responsible for managing the program management office, tracking actions, milestones, and deliverables related to business conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

The Director AI - Risk & Responsible AI will leverage their expertise to address critical healthcare challenges by utilizing machine learning and AI solutions. This role involves collaborating with he...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $130K *

The Account Executive is responsible for managing client relationships and placement strategies for a complex book of business, focusing on business development and retention. This role requires stron...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

The Business Process Program Manager in Risk Operations at Stripe will lead multiple workstreams to enhance user experience and reduce service costs, focusing on risk management. This role involves co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $174K *

The Temporary Manager, Risk Consulting (Global Banking) will focus on quantitative validation for AML models, collaborating with global banking institutions to enhance financial crime frameworks. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $174K *

The Temporary Manager, Risk Consulting (Global Banking) will focus on quantitative validation for AML models, collaborating with global banking institutions to enhance financial crime frameworks. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

The Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity/Risk will support the Consulting Services Team in delivering cybersecurity risk management services to Clearwater clients, focusing on compliance with HIPAA regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Healthcare

$133K - $199K *

The Temporary Manager in Technology Risk Consulting will lead projects and mentor teams within the Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice. This role involves assessing IT risks, developing strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) do?question toggle

    A CRO is responsible for identifying, predicting, evaluating, mitigating, and reporting on risks across the organization. This includes financial, operational, reputational, technological, and other risks.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a CRO?question toggle

    A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related fields is usually required. Most employers also prefer candidates with a Master’s degree in Business Administration and extensive experience in risk management.

  • What career paths lead to a Chief Risk Officer position?question toggle

    Many CROs begin their careers in finance, auditing, accounting, or risk management roles and then progress through the ranks. They often hold senior risk management roles before ascending to the position of CRO.