Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Hayward, CA

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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Manager, Financial Risk & Regulatory - Multiple Positions

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Manager, Financial Risk & Regulatory, PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC, San Jose, CA. Help business leaders adopt a proactive and dynamic risk management capability and mindset into...

Credit Risk Analyst

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Credit Risk Analyst San Jose, CA (Hybrid) 12+ Months LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-SAN JOSE. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND MOSTLY REMOTE BUT REQUIRED ON-SITE AS NEEDED IN SAN JOSE Pay Rate: 40 -...

Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), Senior Client Portfolio Managers - Nuveen, Structured Credit

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Nuveen Global Fixed Income (Nuveen GFI) is world-class asset manager that manages approximately $600 billion of investment strategies across the broad spectrum of the fixed income markets....

Enterprise and Operational Risk Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Current Employees of LendingClub: Please apply via your internal Workday Account LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. We...

Community Association Manager / Portfolio (SRCA2025)

  • San Ramon, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: San Ramon, CAPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: BPMGEN DescriptionImagine working for a dynamic, technology-driven HOA...

Asset Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Apply share linkCopy link emailEmail a friend Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent...

Associate, Technical Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About this role The Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team is the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem....

2026 International Portfolio Management Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, and FactSet. Familiarity with Python and/or Tableau is a plus....

Asset & Wealth Management, External Investing Group (XIG), Imprint - Private Equity Manager Selection, Vice President

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

investments, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies....

Team Lead - Portfolio Manager, Commercial (Emerging Middle Market)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Application Deadline: 09/29/2025 Address: 2527 Camino Ramon Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with...

Asset Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we've been actively...

Senior Fraud and Risk Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Intuit QuickBooks is leading the charge in revolutionizing financial services for small businesses with its groundbreaking money movement platform. As part of our commitment to preventing fraud...

Senior Manager, Technology Operations - Portfolio Management & Intelligence

  • San Mateo, CA (14 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (14 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago

... What you'll do... Sponsorship is not available for this role. As a Senior Manager of Portfolio Management & Intelligence, you will lead strategic execution, governance, and insights delivery...

Energy Asset Manager, Utility

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Utility Energy Asset Manager plays a pivotal role in the success and optimization of Tesla's expanding portfolio of utility-scale battery storage projects. This position serves as the main...

Credit and Fraud Risk Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 days ago

One out of every two small businesses fails within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. QuickBooks Capital is on a mission to make a dent in that statistic, by providing...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
42.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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