Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Rockville, MD

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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Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager with Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

  • Vienna, VA (13 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (13 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager- Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Location: Hybrid Must be able to work onsite at either Pensacola, FL, or Vienna, VA headquarters. Contract Length: 3 4 months...

Portfolio Manager or Senior Portfolio Manager - Wholesale Credit Delivery - Middle Market segment

  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Business Banking Portfolio Manager II

  • Tysons Corner, VA (9 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (9 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST. EagleBank (NASDAQ - EGBN) is focused on being Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong, and Trusted. By prioritizing...

IT Asset Manager

  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

IT Asset Manager The Opportunity: When customers purchase new equipment, they expect it to arrive on time, function as intended, and receive prompt attention if it malfunctions. Information...

Portfolio Manager or Senior Portfolio Manager - Wholesale Credit Delivery - Middle Market segment

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Portfolio Manager, Bank Officer

  • Alexandria, VA (19 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (19 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Apply Description John Marshall Bank has an immediate opening for a Portfolio Manager in our Alexandria office to be responsible for supporting the Commercial Lending team by providing front-end...

Asset Manager

  • Falls Church, VA (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Asset Manager Tier I (hardware/software) Falls Church, VA Pay From: $54,000 per year MUST: Current Active DoD Public Trust or Secret clearance (preferred) Experienced Junior Asset Manager 4+...

Commercial Portfolio Manager

  • Kensington, MD (5 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kensington, MD (5 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Back to all jobs Commercial Portfolio Manager 3015 University Blvd W, Kensington, MD, USA 88,500-110,000 per year Salary Full Time Position Description This role ensures the accurate monitoring,...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager for clients with annual revenue of $100MM to $2B as part of the Commercial Bank. Learn more about the career areas...

Technology Risk - Risk Management - Director

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 4 days ago

models, interpreting customer and market insights, forecasting, benchmarking, etc....

Risk Manager Retail Bank

  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Risk Manager | Retail Bank Retail Risk focuses on product design, innovation, customer experiences, and behind-the-scenes operations that allow our customers to bank with confidence. We're...

Risk Analyst Graduate Program 2026 Wilmington

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Purpose of the role To support the day-to-day operations of the risk division by monitoring the banks risk profile, identifying and managing risks and providing insights and expertise to support...

Asset Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (19 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (19 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Logistics Job...

Facilities Asset Manager (DOE)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

About Us: EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By...

Analyst, Portfolio Management

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Rockville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

ANALYST, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMPANY OVERVIEW A vertically integrated real estate investment company with a deep understanding and decades of experience in how to best invest throughout the...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Rockville, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
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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