Risk Management Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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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Portfolio Manager, Business Banking

  • Wintrust Financial Corp.
  • Northfield, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Northfield, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

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Community Association Manager, Portfolio

  • FirstService Corporation
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Description Job Overview: As a Community Association Manager - Portfolio, you'll provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of the Board of Directors and FirstService...

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Principal Risk Specialist

  • Capital One
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Principal Risk Associates at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills....

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Counterparty Risk Analyst Principal Associate

  • Capital One
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Counterparty Risk Analyst Principal Associate As a Principal Risk Associate at Capital One you'll be responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to...

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Portfolio Manager II, Business Banking

  • Wintrust
  • Northfield, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Northfield, IL (10 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

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Vice President, Market Risk Manager

  • Wedbush Securities
  • Schiller Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and...

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Senior Manager - Information Security Portfolio Management (Hybrid)

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description The Senior Manager, Information Security Portfolio Management is responsible for driving strategic visibility and execution excellence across the Information Security and Risk Management...

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Card Vertical Risk Manager, Card Data - Principal Associate

  • Capital One
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

within risk management or assurance (Certified Risk Management Professional, Certified Internal Auditor)....

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Portfolio Manager

  • Averosoft Inc.
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Key Skills Required Program/Portfolio Management (min. 8 years) Financial Management - CAPEX & OPEX (min. 4-5 years), including POs, SOWs, RFQs PMP Certification (required; strong experience may...

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Portfolio Manager

  • TEKsystems
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Management & Communication Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks Maintain strong communication cadence through: Regular status meetings Executive-level reporting Clear documentation and...

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IT Portfolio Manager - SAP

  • W.W. Grainger, Inc.
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 19 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 329371 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At...

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Portfolio Manager I

  • Wintrust
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 20 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

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Software Asset Manager (Hybrid)

  • Connection
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Introduction Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation. Overview Connection has a...

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Principal Risk Manager

  • Capital One
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Works as a liaison between Payments Risk and partners such as Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit, Third Party Risk Management, etc....

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Consumer Finance Direct Portfolio/Risk Specialist

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Rosemont, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field....

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Salary for Risk Management Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Risk Managements in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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