Risk Management Specialist Jobs in New York

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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Vendor Risk Specialist II

  • New York, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 hours ago

VENDOR RISK SPECIALIST II WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Vendor Program Manager will be responsible for managing vendor relationships across the vendor life cycle phases. This role will be...

V.I.E. Market Risk Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

The position is located directly on the trading floor within the fixed income business lines....

Portfolio Manager - Trading

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Portfolio Manager - Trading (OOJ - 35335) ...00 / UK Pound Sterling / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recuitment Network update Last updated: Apr/12/2025 Job Description Our client, a leading and fully...

Analyst / Associate - Real Estate Portfolio Management

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world's investors. Leveraging the power of our...

Execute functions in support of fixed income specialized units missions including, but not limited to, examinations, investigations, consultations, advisory, knowledge sharing, and quality assurance...

Senior Director, Risk Management

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

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and...

Enterprise Portfolio Manager

  • White Plains, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 1 day ago

Project Overview: The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office has developed a gated decision-making framework for all projects and programs. This process provides the company with optimized...

SBA Lead Portfolio Manager

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

Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. Our About Provide: Powered...

Liquidity Risk Manager

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

The role of the Liquidity Risk Manager will have a reporting line to the head of U.S. Liquidity Risk (Structured Balance Sheet Risk). The liquidity risk manager will ensure that the Firm manages...

Quantitative Risk Analyst, Associate, Hedge Fund, New York

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

Responsibilities: Maintaining the hedge funds fixed income fund models Presenting quantitative analysis to Portfolio Managers Providing quantitative analysis and risk reports used by portfolio managers...

Portfolio Management & Execution Strategy Chief Of Staff, Avp

  • Harrison, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrison, NY
  • 1 day 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...

GSAM has a dedicated global insurance business including an insurance fixed income management team, a relationship management team and an insurance strategy team....

Work hard, have fun, make history. That's what we do every day at Amazon. As the Northeast Area MAC Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) delivery across...

Group Risk Specialist (US) Treasury and Finance

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

Work Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $86,840 - $139,360 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $86,840 - $139,360 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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