Risk Management Specialist Jobs in San Jose, 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
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, 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 -...

AVP & Portfolio Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

AVP & Portfolio Manager We are seeking an AVP & Portfolio Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position. The work site is 19620 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. JOB DUTIES:...

Asset Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, 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...

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

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, 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...

Senior Fraud and Risk Analyst

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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary... 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...

Energy Asset Manager, Utility

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, 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 (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, 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...

Risk Manager- City of San Jose, Department of Finance

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Risk Manager will plan, organize, coordinate, and execute a risk management program with the objective of conserving financial, physical, and natural assets against the effects of loss. The...

Field Risk Specialist

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

Field Risk Specialist Position Opportunity! We pay for drive time so candidates must live in the immediate area of Hayward, CA. This is a Field Based Position so you will not be assigned to a...

National Portfolio Manager/Trainer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Risk Manager Risk Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Risk Manager NVIDIA 2.7 ( ) Santa Clara, CA # JR1989201 Position summary c environment that values your skills and fosters your professional development. We are now looking for a Risk Manager to...

Staff Fraud and Risk Analyst

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

We are seeking a Senior Loss Forecasting Analyst to lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of credit loss forecasting models across Intuit’s consumer and small business lending...

Sr. Infrastructure Asset Manager

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

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 to design and deliver exceptional...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in San Jose, 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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