Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Colorado

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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Sr Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Position Summary: The senior commercial loan portfolio manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of commercial loans, analyzing creditworthiness of borrowers, monitoring loan...

Commercial Portfolio Manager II

  • Denver, CO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 15 hours ago

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted...

Wealth & Investment Portfolio Manager III

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 16 hours ago

Huntington is looking for qualified candidates to become Wealth and Investment Portfolio Manager III"s. Duties & Responsibilities: Manages medium/large and complex portfolios based on client and...

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Portfolio Manager Lead - Property and Casualty

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 20 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 20 hours ago

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

Wealth & Investment Portfolio Manager III

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Description Summary: Huntington is looking for qualified candidates to become Wealth and Investment Portfolio Manager III"s. Duties & Responsibilities: Manages medium/large and complex portfolios...

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VP Portfolio Manager, Commercial Banking

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Application Deadline: 08/14/2025 Address: 370 17th St. Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending...

Commercial Portfolio Manager II

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 2 days ago

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted...

Req ID: 76688 Location: Denver -DEN Areas of Interest: Relationship Management; Commercial Banking; Commercial Credit Underwriter; Lending Pay Transparency Salary Range: $125,000 - $180,000...

Portfolio Manager II Commercial Real Estate/Hybrid work

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

The Portfolio Manager II - Real Estate Group role is tasked with executing all portfolio management activities for monitoring, identifying, and managing the credit risk of the CRE portfolio which...

Middle Market Banking - Portfolio Manager I

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 8 days ago

It starts with our culture... Common sense has never been common. If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say...

Asset Based Lending Portfolio Manager III

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 76688 Location: Denver -DEN Areas of Interest: Relationship Management; Commercial Banking; Commercial Credit Underwriter; Lending Pay Transparency Salary Range: $125,000 - $180,000...

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Tax Credit Asset Manager- Lead Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. In this role, you will: Lead complex initiatives including those that are...

Associate, Portfolio Management and Underwriting, (Commercial/Emerging Middle Market)

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 12 days ago

Application Deadline: 07/30/2025 Address: 50 S 6th Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending...

Asset Based Lending Portfolio Manager IV

  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago

Asset Based Lending Portfolio Manager IV BOK Financial United States, Colorado, Denver Jun 24, 2025 Req ID:76688 Location:Denver -DEN Areas of Interest:Relationship Management; Commercial Banking;...

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
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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