Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Detroit, MI

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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Portfolio Manager I-Trust Investments

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Job Summary DTE Trust Investments manages over $11B in assets including US/Global equities, fixed income, multi-asset/hedge funds, and private markets (equity, credit, real estate)....

Credit Representative/HYBRID

  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a...

Technology / Cyber Testing and Monitoring - Senior Risk Analyst

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

General information Career area Technology Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI Remote? No Ref # 19868 Posted Date 06-11-25 Working time Full time Ally and Your Career Ally Financial only...

Risk Manager - Trading & Marketing

  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago

Risk Manager - Trading & Marketing BH-12625-1 Posted: 06/02/2025 $180,000-$180,000 per annum Detroit, United States Permanent : Risk Manager (Director level position) Location: Detriot Workplace...

Commercial Portfolio Manager III -Middle Market Banking

  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago

Description Summary: The Commercial Portfolio Manager III - Middle Market Banking will manage a book of business greater than $100MM+ in commitments and/or outstandings, and/or support a specialty...

Mgr Portfolio

  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers...

Sr Enterprise Risk Management Analyst

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's...

Senior Commercial Portfolio Manager - Equipment Finance

  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 days ago

Description Summary: The Senior Commercial Portfolio Manager - Equipment Finance analyzes and monitors credit worthiness of assigned customers/accounts and recommends and/or approves credit within...

Remote Work

PL Personal Risk Specialist

  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 27 days ago

and Requirements General Description: The Personal Risk Specialist is an outside sales position focused on serving the unique insurance needs of affluent/high net worth clients. In addition to...

Sr Commercial Portfolio Manager - HTF

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI (17 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI (17 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Summary: The Commercial Portfolio Manager, Senior - HTF (Huntington Technology Finance) services, deepens, and retains assigned profitable customer relationships by proactively...

Remote Work

Associate Director - Portfolio Manager -Sponsored Leverage Finance

  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Description Summary: The Associate Director - Portfolio Manager -Sponsored Leverage Finance is responsible for the management of a portfolio of commercial loans within the Corporate, Specialty and...

Asset Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. Were united by our culture a drive to find a...

Commercial Portfolio Manager - Native American Financial Services

  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Description Summary: The Commercial Portfolio Manager III - Native American Financial Services ("NAFS") will manage all aspects of a NAFS credit portfolio of tribal clients, and/or support a...

Remote Work

Advisory Services: Multifamily Asset Manager - Southfield, MI

  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

B. Riley Advisory Services is a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) and a trade name for GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, LLC. B. Riley Advisory Services provides a full variety...

Contract Portfolio Manager

  • Northville, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northville, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Location: USA-Work from home #LI-Remote mdf commerce Inc. is an international team of approximately 650 experts who develop a broad set of SaaS solutions to optimize and accelerate commercial...

Remote Work

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Detroit, MI 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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