Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Stamford, 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 (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 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 (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilton, CT (11 miles from Stamford, 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 (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, 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 (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, 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...

SAP - Plant Maintenance - Asset Manager - EAM - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Jericho, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Portfolio Manager

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

  • Harrison, NY (10 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (10 miles from Stamford, 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...

Risk Manager, Global Trade

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Risk Manager, Global Trade Risk Manager Capital One's Global Sanctions and Trade Compliance team is seeking a Risk Manager to join the team. This role will work cross-functionally with...

IT Asset Manager - ONSITE ROLE - 242680

  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, 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:...

Operational Risk Analyst

  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Operational Risk Analyst Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary pay range: 64 - 102K Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00 Job Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY The Operational Risk Analyst...

AVP/VP - Convertible Bonds Asset Manager

  • Harrison, NY (10 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (10 miles from Stamford, 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...

Sr. CRE AML Risk Analyst

  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Position Title Sr. CRE AML Risk Analyst Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary The Sr CRE AML Risk Analyst is responsible for performing a review and analysis of borrowing entities for...

Ice Cream Regional Insurance & Risk Manager - Americas

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Job Title: Ice Cream Regional Insurance & Risk Manager - Americas Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ Terms & Conditions: Full time,...

Investment Counterparty Credit Risk Manager

  • Stamford, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Stamford, 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
  • 21 days ago
  • Stamford, 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...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Stamford, 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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