Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Maine

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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Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Ally in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description General information Ref # 20044 Remote? Yes Ally and Your Career * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do and thats more than some...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market) KeyBank United States, Maine, Portland Jun 09, 2025 Location: 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 JOB BRIEF (PURPOSE) The Portfolio...

OREO Asset Manager II (US)

  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago

Work Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $68,640 - $112,320 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Vendor Risk Specialist II

  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 7 days ago

Vendor Risk Specialist II at City National Bank in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description VENDOR RISK SPECIALIST II WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Vendor Program Manager will be responsible...

Commercial Portfolio Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Live here. Play here. Bank here. Work here. If youre looking to build your career at a forward-thinking organization with deep community roots and a vision for growth, success, and giving back,...

Market Risk Analyst

  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Every day, we work together for what matters - bold, swift, and equitable climate action. ABOUT THE ROLE At 3Degrees, a leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market, we're on a mission...

Director, Information Security Transformation & Portfolio Management

  • Westbrook, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 30+ days ago

IDEXX's information security/cyber security group consists of 30+ talented individuals managing security operations, incident response, government risk & compliance policies, application security,...

Banking as a Service (BaaS) Third Party Risk Analyst

  • Bangor, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 45+ days ago

The BaaS Third-Party Risk Analyst is responsible for working with FinTechs, the BaaS team and other internal stakeholders to manage the risks related to Fintech relationships and the associated...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago

The Portfolio Manager (PM) is responsible for managing a portfolio of business clients, overseeing the financial health of their loans, and ensuring client satisfaction with the banks services....

Equipment Asset Manager

  • Buxton, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Buxton, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Are you a detail-oriented person with a passion for heavy equipment and operational efficiency? Gorham Sand & Gravel, a leading earthwork construction company in Southern Maine, is seeking a...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Maine

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Maine 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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