Risk Management Jobs in California

A Risk Management expert in the finance industry identifies, assesses and prepares strategies to mitigate risks that could impact the company's financial position. They are pivotal in developing and implementing risk management systems that are in accordance with industry regulations and standards. They analyze potential risks and forecast their impact on the organization, ensuring that the organization is in a position to absorb any unexpected financial shocks. These professionals also play a crucial role in the decision-making process, advising on possible risks associated with investment strategies.

Important skills for Risk Management professionals include strong analytical abilities, decision-making capabilities, excellent communication skills to explain complex risks in an understandable manner and a deep understanding of financial markets. Additionally, they need to be familiar with risk assessment software and have a keen eye for detail. Relevant certifications such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), or Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) can provide a competitive edge. Prior to becoming a Risk Management professional, one may serve in roles such as a Risk Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Compliance Officer.

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Senior Market Risk Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

This posting will remain open until a sufficient quantity of qualified applicants have been received and may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure...

VP, Portfolio Manager - Asset-Based Lending

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Axos Bank Target Range: $125,000.00/Yr. - $175,000.00/Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and...

Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago

You will collaborate with various departments to ensure robust risk management practices aligned with regulatory requirements....

Product Risk Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined and process professional on the Risk Management Product team who can lead the Risk Management duties of manage, and mitigate key risks and be the voice of the...

Assistant Director, Portfolio Management and Reporting

  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection. Who We Are The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits...

Sr Manager, Portfolio Management

  • Foster City, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and...

Nuveen Associate Portfolio Manager, Target-Date Multi-Asset (TDMA)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Related SkillsAsset Allocation, Asset Class Expertise, Capital Markets, Consultative Communication, Economic Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Hedging, Investment Management, Investment Research/...

Senior Real Estate Asset Manager (Senior Fiduciary Specialty Asset Manager)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a...

Senior Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager - Agribusiness

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 20 hours ago

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a...

Remote Portfolio Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Remote Portfolio Manager Location: US-CA-Irvine - 92618 Jobcode: WSA We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to manage investment portfolios for our clients. The successful candidate will...

Remote Work

Quantitative Risk Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Develop, implement, and refine risk management models using Python and other programming tools....

Associate Tax Credit Asset Manager Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in a...

Manager, Portfolio Strategist - AMER, AMER Strategy and Planning

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work hard, have fun, make history. That's what we do every day at Amazon. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the AMER Portfolio Strategist role will...

Risk Manager, ERM Assessments

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

As part of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), you'll work with talented associates to support development of enterprise risk management assessment methodology....

Risk Manager Issues & Events Management Platform Well Managed Team (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

management or risk management experience 5+ years of direct people management Experience as a Risk Event and Issue Manager/Lead Project Management certification Process management training (e.g....

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Salary for Risk Management Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Risk Managements in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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