Risk Management Specialist Jobs in New Canaan, CT

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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U.S. Banks Conduct Risk Manager, Vice President

  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 12 hours ago

Morgan Stanley ("MS") is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management via Wealth...

Market Risk Manager

  • Wilton, CT (4 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilton, CT (4 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate exposure to market risks, including price volatility, liquidity, and country or regulatory risks, in connection with the international trading and...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Location:** 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 *** COMMERCIAL PM TEAM IS GROWING*** **Job Summary** The VP, Portfolio Management is an individual contributor responsible for performing...

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AVP/VP - Convertible Bonds Asset Manager

  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 days ago

. + Interact with a variety of investors, including venture capital funds, growth equity funds, private equity funds, hybrid capital funds, co-investment funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, asset...

Portfolio Manager

  • New Canaan, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT
  • 8 days ago

Description About Bankwell: Bankwell is a commercial bank with over $3 billion in assets, providing privately-owned businesses, their owners and executives as well as high net worth individuals...

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 days ago

About this role:** Wells Fargo Commercial Banking team is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager to support its Middle Market banking practice as part of the Credit Portfolio...

IT Asset Manager - ONSITE ROLE - 242680

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 10 days ago

IT Asset Manager - ONSITE ROLE - 242680 Position Type: Contract to Hire or Direct Hire Duration: 6+ Months CTH Compensation Target Range: $52 - $55 / hour | $110 - $120K / year Work Location:...

AVP/VP - Convertible Bonds Asset Manager

  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Interact with a variety of investors, including venture capital funds, growth equity funds, private equity funds, hybrid capital funds, co-investment funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, asset managers...

Investment Counterparty Credit Risk Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 16 days ago

tools Experience in SQL experience for data extraction, manipulation, and analyses, including complex joins Experience using financial/risk application/software, Bloomberg, MSCI Barra Risk Model, FactSet...

Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Analyst

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Analyst Date: May 20, 2025 Location: Stamford, CT, US Company: Odyssey Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one...

Project Portfolio Manager

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 23 days ago

State of Location: New York Position Summary: At Ivy Rehab, we're "All About the People"! As a Project Portfolio Manager, you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live...

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AVP, First Line Credit Risk Analyst

  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (14 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Morgan Stanley ("MS") is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities Group ("ISG"), Asset Management ("AM") and...

Enterprise Portfolio Manager

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 25 days ago

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title:...

Personal Risk Specialist

  • Norwalk, CT (4 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (4 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 27 days ago

and Requirements General Description: The Personal Risk Specialist is an outside sales position focused on serving the unique insurance needs of affluent/high net worth clients. In addition to...

Global Portfolio Manager (Specialty Chemicals)

  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners. We offer...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in New Canaan, CT 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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