Risk Management Specialist Jobs in New York, 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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Vice President- Head of Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management

  • Rye, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rye, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and...

Sr. Quantitative Eng [Retail Portfolio Mgmt]

  • Hoboken, NJ (1 mile from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (1 mile from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

SENIOR QUANTITATIVE ENGINEER [RETAIL WEALTH] WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This position is responsible for developing logic-intensive components of the digital wealth management platform. Works on...

income, hedge funds, private equity, real assets, and alternatives)....

Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager within the Commercial Banking Group. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the top commercial...

Hardware Asset Manager, Service Excellence Team

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Hardware Asset Manager, Service Excellence Team "I can succeed as a Hardware Asset Manager at Capital Group." The Hardware Asset Manager for the Service Excellence Team is responsible for...

Portfolio Management & Execution Strategy Chief of Staff, AVP

  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities...

Nuveen Global Fixed Income (Nuveen GFI) is world-class asset manager that manages approximately $600 billion of investment strategies across the broad spectrum of the fixed income markets....

Senior Risk Management Consultant

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Healthcare Risk Advisors is seeking a Senior Risk Management Consultant to join our Risk Management team. This is a hybrid opportunity located at our New York City office. Position Mission We are...

Portfolio Manager Associate - CRE

  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Portfolio Manager Associate - CRE Provident Bank - 3.7 Iselin, NJ Job Details Full-time $58,900 - $84,200 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Loan repayment program Disability...

Portfolio Management Program - Program Manager

  • Weehawken, NJ (1 mile from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Weehawken, NJ (1 mile from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Do you enjoy helping Financial Advisors implement investment strategies? Do you enjoy working across multiple business groups to deliver new products and services? We are looking for someone who...

Portfolio Manager Associate - CRE

  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

Risk Analyst Executive

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $33.00 - $54.00 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues....

Senior Financial Crime Risk Analyst - Policy and Training

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $33.00 - $54.00 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues....

Insider Fraud Detection Analyst

  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Description This role is an Insider Threat Program Analyst working in the Data Protection and Security Program. The Program Analyst is responsible for supporting, developing, and enhancing the...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in New York, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
42.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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