Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Melville, 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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U.S. Banks Conduct Risk Manager, Vice President

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Morgan Stanley ("MS") is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management via Wealth...

AVP/VP - Convertible Bonds Asset Manager

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

. + Interact with a variety of investors, including venture capital funds, growth equity funds, private equity funds, hybrid capital funds, co-investment funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, asset...

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

  • Jericho, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 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...

Risk Manager, Global Trade

  • Melville, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 9 days ago

Risk Manager, Global Trade Risk Manager Capital One's Global Sanctions and Trade Compliance team is seeking a Risk Manager to join the team. This role will work cross-functionally with...

Operational Risk Analyst

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Operational Risk Analyst Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary pay range: 64 - 102K Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00 Job Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY The Operational Risk Analyst...

AVP/VP - Convertible Bonds Asset Manager

  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Interact with a variety of investors, including venture capital funds, growth equity funds, private equity funds, hybrid capital funds, co-investment funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, asset managers...

Sr. CRE AML Risk Analyst

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Position Title Sr. CRE AML Risk Analyst Location Hicksville, NY 11801 Job Summary The Sr CRE AML Risk Analyst is responsible for performing a review and analysis of borrowing entities for...

Investment Counterparty Credit Risk Manager

  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 16 days ago

tools Experience in SQL experience for data extraction, manipulation, and analyses, including complex joins Experience using financial/risk application/software, Bloomberg, MSCI Barra Risk Model, FactSet...

Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Analyst

  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Analyst Date: May 20, 2025 Location: Stamford, CT, US Company: Odyssey Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one...

Financial Risk Manager

  • Hauppauge, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Join Our Team For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Named one of...

Senior Digital Payments Risk Management Associate

  • Melville, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 24 days ago

Senior Digital Payments Risk Management Associate Country: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We...

AVP, First Line Credit Risk Analyst

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Morgan Stanley ("MS") is a global financial services firm that conducts its business through three principal business segments-Institutional Securities Group ("ISG"), Asset Management ("AM") and...

Asset Manager

  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Asset Manager About the Organization For over three decades, SMC has been in the forefront of proven, quality real estate property management services in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area....

OREO and Portfolio Management Administra

  • Uniondale, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Uniondale, NY (11 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 26 days ago

OREO and Portfolio Management Administrator This Position is responsible for managing Real Estate Owned (OREO) properties and executing a range of critical processes related to foreclosures,...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Melville, 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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