Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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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Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division,...

Credit Representative

  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Milton CAT is seeking an experienced Credit Representative responsible for the reconciliation of accounts, heavy telephone collections as well as field calls to customer accounts. This...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 days ago

Location: 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 JOB BRIEF (PURPOSE) The Portfolio Management Vice President will be responsible for performing financial analysis and preparing underwriting...

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 days ago

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration at our Buffalo, NY Tech Hub....

Risk Management Specialist 6

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 8 days ago

Risk Management Specialist - 6#25-64988 $35.10-$49.39 per hour Buffalo, NY All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Banking and Financial Services company, is looking for a Risk Management Specialist...

Expert Risk Analyst - Treasury

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 13 days ago

The Senior Risk Analyst will support, and report, to the Segment Risk Manager responsible for oversight of market or liquidity risk undertaken in the assigned segment. The Incumbent will have...

Quantitative Risk Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Quantitative Risk Analyst to join the Consumer Credit Risk Management team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on working with large, complex...

Senior Commercial Credit Risk Analyst (Hybrid - Buffalo, NY)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 days ago

Overview: Responsible for conducting ongoing credit performance monitoring on the Banks C&I and Specialty loan portfolios, including the preparation of trend analysis, emerging risk analytics,...

Risk Analyst

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago

Position Details: Title: Risk Management Specialist Location: Buffalo, NY 14210 (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months contract Pay range: $40/hr to $45/hr Note: Any candidate willing to relocate will be considered...

Senior Vice President, Markets Financial Reporting Risk Analyst - Books and Records Oversight (Hybrid)

  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Getzville, NY (11 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 23 days ago

We support an extensive range of products and services including Fixed Income, Equity, Commodities and Syndicates....

Portfolio Manager III

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago

income, alternative investments, and Specialty Asset Management as appropriate Engages with clients to review investment performance and anticipated market changes based on economic and industry analysis...

Knowledge of Accounting for fixed income securities, or experience in Market Risk....

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Buffalo, NY 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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