Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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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Community Portfolio Manager

  • Union City, NJ (24 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Union City, NJ (24 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Description Job Overview: As a Portfolio Manager, you will provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of Board of Directors and FirstService Residential. This position will...

Credit Portfolio Manager II - Metro CRE

  • Bound Brook, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Work Location:** Glassboro, New Jersey, United States of America **Hours:** 40 **Pay Details:** $110,760 - $178,880 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities...

SAP - Plant Maintenance - Asset Manager - EAM - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Commercial Asset Manager - Energy

  • East Rutherford, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative...

Commercial Credit Senior Portfolio Manager I, C&I

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

OVERVIEW Monitor and assess the credit risks of larger, more complex commercial loan portfolios and higher dollar loans through detailed financial statement analysis, industry assessment,...

Market Risk Analyst

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Team You Will Join As part of the Market Risk team, this position will play a key role in monitoring key risk sensitivities, analyzing market strategies and proposing risk limits across FX and...

Commercial Credit Senior Portfolio Manager I, C&I

  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

OVERVIEW Monitor and assess the credit risks of larger, more complex commercial loan portfolios and higher dollar loans through detailed financial statement analysis, industry assessment,...

Senior Solar PV Portfolio Manager

  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Solar PV Offering Manager / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our solar energy offerings across...

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

About this role:** Wells Fargo Commercial Banking team is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager to support its Middle Market banking practice as part of the Credit Portfolio...

Vendor Risk Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Since our first trade in 1998, we have helped transform and electronify the fixed income markets. Tradeweb is a culture built on innovation, creativity and collaboration....

Portfolio Manager III - CRE

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar...

Financial Credit Risk, Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Industry/Sector Banking and Capital Markets Specialism Financial Risk Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Balance Sheet Management practice, within Financial Risk...

Marketing Investment Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: This role is an exciting opportunity to apply financial skills in a broad context within a dynamic and growing industry, working cross-functionally across the organization while...

Growth Accounts Portfolio Manager (HPE Financial Services)

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Growth Accounts Portfolio Manager (HPE Financial Services) This role has been designed as Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are:...

Portfolio Manager

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.** We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Morris Plains, NJ 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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