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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Associate Investment Manager, Infrastructure

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago

and Duties Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate virtual interviews to be held one month from the final file date. We look forward to meeting with you! The CalPERS Investment Office (INVO) is...

Senior Associate, Wealth Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible...

Lead AR / International Credit Representative

  • Vista, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 14 hours ago

We are hiring an Accounts Receivable/International Credit & Collections Lead to join our Accounting team! DISCOVER Are you analytical, multi-taker individual with excellent problem solving and...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager (Government)

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

management and group underwriting requirements + Knowledge and understanding of commercial and specialty group banking products and services + Knowledge and understanding of credit or risk management...

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

.* Understanding of risk management concepts and key performance drivers within consumer lending portfolios.* Strong understanding of the threats relating to both direct and indirect auto financing...

IT Asset Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced IT Asset Management (ITAM) Specialist to finalize the implementation of our FinTech client's IT asset management system. The ideal candidate will have a strong...

Asset Manager, Real Estate Equity

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

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and...

Portfolio Manager III

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Adheres to Risk Management policies and guidelines, i.e. regulatory compliance, portfolio and credit quality, and portfolio management....

Money Market Portfolio Manager

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

Solid understanding of credit risk and risk management. Superior organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities....

IT Asset Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Asset Management professional to support the USSOCOM SITEC 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) contract. Your career at...

. knowledge of industry risk management practices (e.g....

Associate Trading Analyst, Overlay Portfolio Management

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things...

Model Risk Management Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

About the Role As a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management team, you will drive high-impact model risk management projects that are associated with LendingClub's digital banking transformation...

Impact Finance - Affordable Housing Asset Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

CDD Risk Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice....

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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
44.2%
Master's Degree
42.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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