Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Technology Payments Network Risk Manager-Enterprise Services Risk Office

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago

Technology Payments Network Risk Manager-Enterprise Services Risk Office We are hiring! The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business...

Technology Risk Manager- Enterprise Services Risk Office

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago

Technology Risk Manager- Enterprise Services Risk Office The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business including: Brand, Enterprise...

Technology Risk - Risk Management - Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing...

MF Risk - Risk Management - Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing...

Condominium Portfolio Manager

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 hours ago

Condominium Portfolio Manager Chantilly, VA Category Community Management / Property Management Job Id 21511 With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future...

Commercial Credit Senior Portfolio Manager I

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago

Locations available:** **Greater Washington DC & Northern Virginia (Rockville, MD; Timonium, MD; Columbia, MD; Tysons Corner, VA)** **OVERVIEW** Monitor and assess the credit risks of larger, more...

Sr Credit Risk Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Sr Credit Risk Analyst United States Credit Risk 55096 Job Description Overview Senior Credit Risk Analyst Remote (Texas, Georgia, or Ohio) Position Summary The Senior Credit Risk Analyst is...

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

General information** **Ref #** 20044 **Remote?** Yes **Ally and Your Career** *Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliche people put on job postings. We...

CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior II (518924) (Underwriter)

  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

CDA Lending and Risk Analyst Senior II (518924) Underwriter Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENTDHCD - Div of Dev Finance - Administration DATE OPENED6/10/2025 10:55:00 AM FILING DEADLINE6/24/2025...

Community Portfolio Manager

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Description Job Overview: As a Community Portfolio Manager, you will provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of Board of Directors and FirstService Residential. This position...

Commercial Real Estate Healthcare Portfolio Manager - Executive Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager for the Healthcare Real Estate Finance and Manufactured Housing Communities groups within Wells...

Asset Manager, Real Estate Equity

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

E nterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and...

ASSET Manager, ASSET

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security...

Real Estate Portfolio Management Associate

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago

Real Estate Portfolio Management Associate Capital Automotive compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Real Estate Portfolio Management Associate Capital Automotive Real Estate Portfolio...

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Portfolio Manager

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

Overview: Join Gates Hudson Community Management (GHCM), where professional growth meets a positive and supportive work environment. As a leading community management firm, GHCM is dedicated to...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Washington, DC 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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