Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Portfolio Manager, Vice President

  • Quincy, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Who we are looking for State Street Global Technology Services (GTS) is seeking a skilled and proven Technology Portfolio Manager, Vice President to uplift its regulatory portfolio governance...

Associate Portfolio Manager - Securitized Credit

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago

alternative investments, third-party ETF model strategies, collective investment trusts, private funds, a 529 Education Savings Plan and brokerage services....

Operational Risk Manager - Fraud

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Description The Manager of Fraud Risk Oversightwill support the independent Risk Oversight of the Fraud and Claims divisions and all aspects of Fraud risk across the organization. Independent risk...

Investment Risk Manager (Liquidity)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day 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...

Investment Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Investment Manager Department: Investment Office Reports to: Director - Investment Office Location: In Office, Boston, MA The base salary range for this position is dependent upon...

Vice President, IWM Portfolio Manager I

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Portfolio Manager, Investment Wealth Management At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system...

Portfolio Management Associate

  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Title : Portfolio Management Associate Our Firm National Development is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management company. One of Bostons leading firms for over 40...

Credit Portfolio Manager II - State & Municipal

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Work Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $120,000 - $198,000 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Portfolio Manager - Anheuser-Busch (Quality Beverage)

  • Taunton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 4 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Responsible for the achievement of all sales, gross profit and inventory management objectives for their respective supplier partners while working within...

Corporate Banking Senior Portfolio Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Description Citizen's Technology Corporate Banking team serves public and private corporations and helps our clients achieve short, medium, and long term strategic goals by providing world class...

Description Citizens Enterprise Market Risk Management, a second line Risk Management function, is looking to hire a Treasury Oversight Vice President. The candidate will be part of a team...

Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Management - REIT

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago

Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Management - REIT The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for underwriting new transactions and managing the existing...

AVP - Commercial Portfolio Manager II

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 6 days ago

Welcome to PeoplesBank! We are the largest mutually chartered bank in Western Mass and Northern Connecticut, we are proud to lead the way in green values, sustainable energy financing, and...

Community Development Portfolio Manager II

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago

Description The Community Development Portfolio Manager II position is responsible for prudent underwriting and effective credit and risk administration with particular emphasis on adherence to...

Technology Portfolio Manager , Managing Director

  • Quincy, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 11 days ago

Who we are looking for State Street Global Technology Services (GTS) is seeking a skilled and proven Technology Portfolio Manager, Managing Director to uplift its portfolio governance while...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
Master's Degree
42.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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