Risk Management Specialist Jobs in San Diego, 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 II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely...

Senior Research Fund Manager - Remote - 136505

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Payroll Title: RSCH ADM 3 Department: OB/GYN & REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES Hiring Pay Scale $80,000 - $99,999 / Year Worksite: Remote Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered...

Remote Work

Information Risk Analyst

  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly...

Portfolio Manager, NextGear Capital (San Diego East Territory)

  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The Portfolio Manager manages and grows a portfolio of dealer clients across the San Diego East territory with lines of credit ranging from $50,000 to $2.5M within an assigned geographic...

9Become a Pattern Day Trading Fund Manager - Work From Anywhere!

  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 18 days ago

9Become a Pattern Day Trading Fund Manager - Work From Anywhere! (Online) TEAMDayTrade image 1 of 3 compensation: $0 to $150,000+ employment type: experience level: no experience required job...

Senior Risk Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

Senior Risk Analyst Department: Analytics, Risk Reports to: Sr. Director of Risk Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00-5:00, Hybrid schedule working onsite 2-days per week. Full Time/Exempt: $90,000-110,000...

SRM Capital Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago

Join Our Team as a Capital (Residential Construction) Manager! What You Will Do: At H.G. Fenton Company, our Purpose is to create lifestyle opportunities where employees flourish, residents live...

Portfolio Manager, NextGear Capital (San Diego East Territory)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Customer Care Group Job Profile Portfolio Manager III - NGC Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Can work remotely but need to...

Remote Work

AVP or VP, Portfolio Manager - Leveraged Lending

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Axos Bank Target Range: $68,640.00/Yr - $125,000.00/Yr Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and...

Portfolio Management Associate - Leveraged Lending

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Axos Bank Target Range: $68,640.00/Yr. - $95,000.00/Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and...

Vice President, Portfolio Management

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Vice President, Portfolio Management Location: Carmel Valley What you'll do: As Portfolio Manager III - Commercial you'll be responsible for analyzing, structuring, underwriting, and...

Manager, Financial Risk & Control

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody...

Credit Representative

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Director - Investments And Portfolio Management

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

DIRECTOR - INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT The Director, Investments will work directly with both a locally focused team and senior management at all levels within the organization. The...

Sr. Risk Manager, Recalls

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Do you enjoy designing and implementing solutions to ambiguous and complex problems? Are you looking to expand your scope of impact and influence VP level strategic decision making? Are you on the...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in San Diego, 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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