Risk Manager

The Joint Chiropractic•Scottsdale, AZ

13d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A better way to deliver care starts here! Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, The Joint Chiropractic is revolutionizing access to care by delivering high-quality, affordable chiropractic services in a convenient retail setting. As the largest operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the U.S., The Joint delivers more than 12 million patient visits annually across nearly 1,000 locations. Recognized by Forbes, Fortune, and Franchise Times, we are leading a movement to make wellness care more accessible to all. Position Summary At The Joint, effective risk management helps protect our patients, franchise partners, and brand while enabling responsible growth. This role is about anticipating what could get in the way - and helping the business move forward with confidence. We’re looking for a Risk Manager to partner closely with the SVP, Legal, Legal Manager, and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across a growing national franchise organization. This role plays a critical part in supporting new business initiatives, strengthening compliance programs, and ensuring the organization is prepared to respond to regulatory, operational, and healthcare-related risks.

Requirements

Experience in risk management, compliance, legal operations, or a related function within a regulated, franchise environment
Strong understanding of franchise, regulatory, and corporate risk considerations
Ability to assess risk thoughtfully and provide practical mitigation strategies that support business goals
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, IT, and leadership teams
Strong judgment and decision-making skills in complex or time-sensitive situations
Clear communicator who can explain risk considerations to non-technical stakeholders
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Partner with Legal and business teams to identify and assess risk related to new lines of business, transactions, and strategic initiatives
Provide risk-focused guidance on franchising activity, enterprise partnerships, buybacks, and emerging programs
Support the development and ongoing management of corporate, franchise, and healthcare compliance programs
Monitor regulatory changes and help translate requirements into clear, actionable guidance for internal teams
Support compliance with healthcare regulations, including patient privacy, data security, and industry standards
Participate in cybersecurity incident response and broader enterprise risk efforts
Assist with the assessment, investigation, and resolution of patient injury claims and other risk-related matters
Support litigation and dispute management activities, including coordination with internal partners, insurers, and outside counsel
Help maintain insurance programs, claims coordination, and related corporate records
Contribute to the development and evolution of an enterprise risk management framework and reporting to senior leadership and the Board