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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Associate Liquidity Risk Manager, Prime Brokerage

  • Remote, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of...

First Line Risk & Control Manager

  • Novi, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 1 hour ago

First Line Risk & Control Manager Location: CityScape What you'll do: First Line Risk & Control Manager - This role is a first line of defense risk professional responsible for support and/or...

Business and Reporting Risk Analyst - Governance

  • Novi, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Business and Reporting Risk Analyst - Governance Location: CityScape What you'll do: As a First Line Risk & Control Office (1RCO) Governance Analyst you'll work within the bank's first line of...

Facilities Governance & Portfolio Management (H/F) (M/F)

  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 hour ago

Facilities Governance & Portfolio Management (H/F) (M/F) AIRBUS AMERICAS, INC. recruits : Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants...

CLU Portfolio Manager II or III

  • Alafaya, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Alafaya, FL
  • 1 hour ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Senior Risk Analyst

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Insight Global is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Senior Analyst for one of our clients in Rochester, NY who is a not-for-profit financial institution. This will be a direct hire...

The Role Are you passionate about product marketing that resonates? If so, join the Portfolio & Advisory Solutions Marketing team where our mission is to champion the investment talents and...

TM Risk Analyst

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago

The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services...

TM Project Portfolio Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago

The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services...

Portfolio Manager

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Job Overview: As a Community Manager, you will provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of Board of Directors and FirstService Residential. This position will...

Join Durham County Government Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse...

Portfolio Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Description Who We Are At Seattle Bank, we take a personal approach to banking. Locally owned and managed, we are a digitally-driven boutique bank serving families and businesses in the Greater...

Risk Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Are you ready to go uP? We are named in Top Workplaces NYC for 2024 We are one of the winners of USPAACC's Fast 100 Asian American Business awards We are recognized as one of the Top 5000 in Inc....

Project Portfolio Manager

  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 hours ago

State of Location: New York Position Summary: At Ivy Rehab, we're "All About the People"! As a Project Portfolio Manager, you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live...

Remote Work

Cash Portfolio Manager

  • IN
  • 6 hours ago
  • IN
  • 6 hours ago

Key Responsibilities Dynamic portfolio change manager to support strategic initiatives within the Cash product development team. Role in critical in allowing us to deliver best-in-class...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
Master's Degree
42.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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