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

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Asset Management professional to support the USSOCOM SITEC 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) contract. Your career at...

Associate Trading Analyst, Overlay Portfolio Management

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things...

Credit Risk Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation...

Sr. Asset Manager (Hybrid)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Sr. Asset Manager (Hybrid) Community HousingWorks life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, California, San Diego 3111 Camino Del Rio North (Show on map) Jun...

Associate Asset Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

We are lookin for an Associate Asset Manager to contribute to the management and advancement of our commercial properties and projects. As an Associate Asset Manager, you will play a pivotal role...

Risk Analyst II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Want to help us help others? We're hiring! GoFundMe is the world's most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one...

VP, Senior Underwriter Portfolio Manager MMB - San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

Overview As a Vice President, this is an opportunity to work within a growing group for a top 20 Bank with significant advancement opportunities both in the department and other functional areas...

Asset Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago

Our Story: From South Africa to Southern California, the ColRich story is a decades-long journey of growth, continuous reinvention and a culture of caring. Through generations of family ownership,...

Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

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

Axos Bank Target Range: $60,000.00/Yr. - $70,000.00/Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and...

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

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

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation...

IT Asset Manager

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

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 piloted...

IT Asset Manager II

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

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the worlds leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft,...

Asset Manager

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

ASSET MANAGER PATHFINDER PARTNERS Candidates may be based in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ POSITION SUMMARY Pathfinder Partners is seeking an Asset Manager responsible for overseeing...

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Sr. Risk Manager, Recalls

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

Data Risk Manager

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

Job Description In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in San Diego, 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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