Risk Management Specialist Jobs

A Risk Management Specialist in the finance industry is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks that could negatively impact an organization's financial and operational effectiveness. They develop risk management processes and policies, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide risk-related advice to senior management. Their work involves continuous oversight of financial transactions, investment strategies and market trends to identify potential issues early, enabling proactive risk management. They also conduct periodic risk assessments, maintain risk management databases, and prepare risk analysis reports for the management.

To be effective in their roles, Risk Management Specialists should have strong analytical skills, good judgement, and a keen eye for details. They should be proficient in risk analysis software and have a solid understanding of financial markets and investment strategies. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field is typically required, and professional certifications like Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Risk Management Specialist, a person might have roles such as Risk Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Compliance Officer to gain the necessary experience and understanding of the financial industry.

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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $66000.00 - $125000.00 Job Category: Risk Control The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Portfolio Manager Development

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: Role synopsis The Development Portfolio Manager leads a team of BPX and contract personnel to deliver technology...

Associate Liquidity Risk Manager, Prime Brokerage

  • Remote, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Remote, OR
  • 9 hours ago

funds, asset managers, and other prime clients Strong quantitative skills and understanding of capital markets products Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-starter with commercial business...

Technology Risk - Risk Management - Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing...

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Senior Risk Specialist

  • Belgrade, MT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Belgrade, MT
  • 2 hours ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

Senior Risk Manager

  • VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • VA
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Risk Manager Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of...

Treasury Client Portfolio Manager

  • Lynn, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lynn, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Under direction of SVP, Treasury Services Manager, this role provides day-to-day support to the RM-managed portfolio of Treasury Services clients, ensuring consistent delivery on Service Level...

Senior Credit Risk Manager

  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Who we are flatexDEGIRO operates one of the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platforms in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, we offer our customers of the...

Corporate Risk Manager

  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Req ID: 41947 Team: N364 TREASURY Entity: HII Corporate Office US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available...

Community Bank Portfolio Mgr II / Sr

  • Thomasville, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Thomasville, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Summary Assists with the day-to-day management of relationships with TSRE less than $5.0MM as the first line of defense for the Community Bank's credit risk organization and assisting with the...

Credit Risk Analyst

  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Who we are flatexDEGIRO operates one of the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platforms in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, we offer our customers of the...

Asset Manager, Real Estate Equity

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours 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 Management Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Strong understanding of financial markets, mutual funds, portfolio management, option pricing or option replication, derivative pricing, and hedging concepts....

Sr. Associate-Portfolio Manager

  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 hours ago

This position requires a highly motivated and experienced Loan Servicing professional who will be responsible for a complex loan portfolio. The individual will be responsible for delivering...

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Gain a solid foundation in risk management by learning risk assessment, analysis, and management techniques from Wall Street professionals. Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall...
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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
Master's Degree
41.9%
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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