Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Mountain View, 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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IT Asset Manager

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, 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...

Quantitative Risk Analyst, Assistant Vice President

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 4 days ago

BACKGROUNDThe Centralized Modeling & Analytics and Operations(CMAO) team within State Street's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) organization is looking for an experienced quantitative analyst to...

Senior Fraud and Risk Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 5 days ago

One out of every two small businesses fail within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. Intuit QuickBooks is on a mission to provide small businesses access to all the...

Senior Treasury / Insurance Risk Analyst

  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA
  • 10 days ago

Senior Treasury / Insurance Risk Analyst We are Omnissa! The world is evolving fast, and organizations everywhere-from corporations to schools-are under immense pressure to provide flexible,...

Energy Risk Manager OR Energy Risk Analyst

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking an Energy Risk Manager OR Energy Risk Analyst to join our team! Apply immediately as this position will close once sufficient applications are...

Sr. Infrastructure Asset Manager

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Sr. Infrastructure Asset Manager Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need...

Credit Risk Manager

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 19 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...

Fraud Risk Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 19 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...

Entry Level - Wealth Manager

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

Equitable Advisors is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of its clients. Our network of over 4,300 financial professionals across the U.S. is committed to fostering relationships...

Lead Wealth Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Mold Utility - C Shift at Becton Dickinson NA Mold Utility - C Shift at Becton Dickinson NA in Columbus, Nebraska Posted in Other 17 days ago. Job Description: Job Description Summary Job...

Portfolio Manager - Equity Fund Services

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Senior Portfolio Manager Independently manages portfolio of complex customer relationships to ensure ongoing profitability and complete conformity with credit terms. Ensures the sale of additional...

Risk Analyst

  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (18 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 29 days ago

City San Mateo State California Job Location San Mateo Corp Office Position Type Regular The Risk Analyst will be an integral member of the Risk Management team, which handles Essex's insurance...

Fraud & Risk Analyst II

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, a leader in financial software is hiring a Fraud & Risk Analyst to join their team in Mountain View, CA! You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days...

Opex Portfolio Manager EPI (B4)

  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

Staff Fraud and Risk Analyst

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Our formula for innovation begins with agile, cross-functional teams that welcome diverse perspectives and embrace collaboration. Inspirational working environments help spark fresh ideas, with...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Mountain View, CA 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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