Find the best Chief Risk Officer (CRO) jobs with high-ranking professional opportunities and exclusive listings that offer a minimum six-figure income.
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.
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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Temporary Manager, Technology Risk Consulting - Global Banking (SQL & Tableau Certified)
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager Operational Risk Oversight
$106K - $178K *
The Senior Manager of Operational Risk Oversight is responsible for assessing and managing operational risks associated with Discover's international activities. This role involves leading a team to e...
1 week ago
$250K - $327K *
The Head of Model Risk Management at Mercury will oversee the development, validation, and monitoring of AML and sanctions detection models to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role re...
4 weeks ago
Senior Production Risk Engineer - Professional Liability
$140K - $160K *
The Senior Production Risk Engineer for Professional Liability is responsible for driving premium production through effective risk analysis and collaboration with various teams. This role involves de...
1 month ago
$130K - $180K *
The Director, Strategic Clients will manage a portfolio of client programs for Fusion's strategic clients, ensuring successful client engagement and satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership...
1 month ago
$195K - $244K *
The Senior Staff GRC Analyst at Cribl will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and monitoring governance, risk, and compliance standards and frameworks. This role requires exceptional writi...
2 weeks ago
$208K - $260K *
The Risk Assessment Manager II is responsible for providing professional risk expertise in overseeing FTA-funded major capital transit projects. This role involves reviewing project sponsors' risk man...
1 month ago
$108K - $148K *
The Credit Risk Associate at Ramp will leverage data to develop and optimize credit strategies, including underwriting and customer management. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional t...
6 days ago
Credit Risk Analytics - Sr. Manager
$80K - $120K *
NinjaHoldings is seeking a Sr. Manager for Credit Risk Analytics to lead the development of risk strategies and policies for consumer lending products. The role involves optimizing portfolio performan...
1 month ago
VAS - Quality & Risk Management Director (Institutional/Funds)
$130K - $150K *
The VAS Quality & Risk Management Director will oversee the implementation and delivery of quality and risk management services within the Institutional/Funds Division. This role involves reviewing ri...
3 weeks ago
Risk Management Expert (Senior Principal Advisor, Remote United States)
$92K - $131K *
The Risk Management Expert serves as a Senior Principal Advisor, providing insights and recommendations to Chief Risk Officers on transforming risk processes and improving decision-making. This role i...
2 weeks ago
Head of CRA (Credit Reporting Agency)
$230K - $290K *
The Head of CRA will lead the establishment of Socure's Credit Reporting Agency, collaborating with various teams to align strategic objectives with the company's mission in identity verification and...
Yesterday
Lead Risk and Compliance Analyst
$115K - $172K *
The Lead Risk and Compliance Analyst at Relativity will oversee the execution of the Federal Audit Program (FedRAMP) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves collaborating wi...
3 days ago
Director, Risk Identification & Assessment and Emerging Events & Scenarios
$128K - $238K *
The Director of Risk Identification & Assessment and Emerging Events & Scenarios will lead the transformation of BMO's Risk Management Framework by developing and implementing comprehensive risk ident...
1 month ago
Director of Information Security
$80K - $150K *
The Director of Information Security will lead all security efforts within the IT organization, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protecting the company's systems and data. This stra...
3 weeks ago
$239K - $359K *
The Head of Risk Product at Square will lead the strategy, development, and execution of tools and services that safeguard sellers and the Square ecosystem. This role involves managing a full stack de...
1 week ago
Lead Architect (Governance), Data Architecture & Standards
$130K - $151K *
The Lead Architect (Governance) will oversee all data-related initiatives within Data Strategy & Architecture, focusing on the Data Governance program. This role involves architecting, designing, and...
1 month ago
$135K - $202K *
The Compliance Risk Assessment Manager will oversee the compliance risk assessment program, focusing on consumer protection and managing risk methodologies across Block's markets. This role involves a...
1 week ago
Third-Party Risk Strategy Manager, Global
$115K - $125K *
The Third-Party Risk Strategy Manager will drive improvement and innovation in the global Third-Party Risk Management program, aligning processes with industry standards. This role involves managing T...
3 days ago
Vice President, Cyber Solution Sales
$100K - $200K *
The Vice President of Cyber Solutions Sales is responsible for building client relationships and driving account growth within Aon's Cyber Solutions team. This role involves developing new business op...
1 month ago
Director of Presales Engineering - Risk Solutions
$157K - $197K *
The Director of Presales Engineering - Risk Solutions will lead a team of Sales Solution Architects, Technical Sales Consultants, and Sales Engineers to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction...
3 days ago
Director, Cyber and Information Security - Operational Resiliency & Crisis Management
$120K - $180K *
The Director of Cyber and Information Security will lead the organization's efforts in operational resiliency and crisis management, ensuring effective response and recovery from business interruption...
1 month ago
Lead Operational Risk Specialist
$77K - $131K *
The Lead Operational Risk Specialist is responsible for performing first line of risk defense functions, focusing on minimizing operational, legal, and compliance risks. This role involves managing ri...
6 days ago
REMOTE Regulatory Affairs Principal Strategist - Clinical Operations
$80K - $130K *
The Regulatory Affairs Principal Strategist - Clinical Operations will develop and implement regulatory submission strategies for global clinical trials, focusing on the European Union region. This ro...
1 month ago
Catastrophe (CAT) Management Senior Analyst
$75K - $107K *
The Catastrophe Management Senior Analyst will support the management of Markel's product lines subject to catastrophic perils by producing, validating, and analyzing catastrophe model results for por...
2 weeks ago
What does a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) do?
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?
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?
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.