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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Quality/Risk Specialist II (Main Hospital Campus) - Detroit

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Under minimal direction, the Quality/Risk Specialist (QRS) II supports the effective surveillance, analysis, and prevention of events which may injure patients, lead to malpractice claims, and...

Finance Risk Compliance - Credit Risk Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive...

Senior Portfolio Strategy & Risk Analyst

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 17 hours ago

.* Foundational understanding of investment risk, and risk analytics associated with various investment products including equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes Broad understanding of...

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

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

Vice President, Portfolio Manager Location: CityScape What you'll do: As a Vice President, Portfolio Manager, you'll be responsible for analyzing, structuring, underwriting, and coordinating the...

Sr Commercial Portfolio Manager - Huntington Technology Finance

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

Remote Work

Diabetes Portfolio Manager

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

_What Portfolio Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Portfolio management is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. This...

Client Portfolio Manager - West MI

  • Holland, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 3 days ago

investments....

Business Portfolio Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

Purpose & Core Values The primary purpose of any position is to assist Community Choice Credit Union to live out our purpose: we believe in helping our neighbors achieve the life they desire. A...

Risk Analyst II - IT/Cyber - Testing & Monitoring

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

General information Career area Risk Work Location(s) 1100 Virginia Drive, PA, 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 19603 Posted Date 04-22-25 Working time Full time...

Furniture/Asset Manager

  • Warren, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 4 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Credit Representative

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 5 days ago

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisures promise to our partner agencies and policyholders...

Portfolio Manager

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, weve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car...

Portfolio Manager I-Trust Investments

  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days 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)....

Team Lead, Portfolio Manager - Sponsor Finance

  • Novi, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 6 days 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market) KeyBank National Association - 3.5 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $135,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications...

Remote Work

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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
42.0%
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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