Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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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Team Lead, Portfolio Manager - Sponsor Finance

  • Novi, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 1 day ago

Team Lead, Portfolio Manager - Sponsor Finance Location: CityScape What you'll do: As a Portfolio Management Team Leader you'll be in a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Location:** 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 *** COMMERCIAL PM TEAM IS GROWING*** **Job Summary** The VP, Portfolio Management is an individual contributor responsible for performing...

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Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

Technology / Cyber Testing and Monitoring Senior Risk Analyst

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

General information** **Ref #** 19868 **Remote?** No **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...

Credit Representative/HYBRID

  • Southfield, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Southfield, 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...

Credit Risk Analyst

  • Rochester, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 4 days ago

Credit Risk Analyst Delta Staffing - Rochester, MI, United States Job Summary: As a Credit Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses,...

Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager II

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: The...

Vendor Risk Specialist II

  • Lansing, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 9 days ago

VENDOR RISK SPECIALIST II* WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Vendor Program Manager will be responsible for managing vendor relationships across the vendor life cycle phases. This role will be...

Risk Manager - Trading & Marketing

  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 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...

Mgr Portfolio

  • MI
  • 9 days ago
  • MI
  • 9 days ago

Mgr Portfolio Date: Jun 2, 2025 Location: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MI, US Company: Consumers Energy Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to...

Venture Capital Manager

  • Midland, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Midland, MI
  • 10 days ago

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our...

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...

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...

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Risk Management Analyst

  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job...

Remote Work

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Michigan 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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