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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Portfolio Manager - AMEX Ventures

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

About American Express Ventures American Express Ventures (Amex Ventures) is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express focused on early-stage (primarily Seed Series B) investments...

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Credit Portfolio Manager II - C&I/CRE

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

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $124,280 - $186,160 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

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VP - CIB Underwriting & Portfolio Management

  • Santander Consumer Usa Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Demonstrated knowledge in financial modeling and able to structure credit in modeling environment. Able to assist RM's on how to structure the credit relationship....

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Principal Fraud and Risk Analyst - Fintech

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

One out of every two small businesses fail within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. Intuit QuickBooks is on a mission to provide small businesses access to all the...

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Fraud and Risk Analyst 2

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

One out of every two small businesses fail within their first five years, most often due to running out of cash. Intuit QuickBooks is on a mission to provide small businesses access to all the...

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Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Management, Real Assets (Investment Team)

  • Blue Owl
  • New York City, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives. With over $315 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy...

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Director, Portfolio Management

  • Humana
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Become a part of our caring community The Director, TechStrat Portfolio Management is accountable for enterprise-level financial stewardship, portfolio governance, leadership enablement, and...

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Associate, Offshore Wealth - Manager Research

  • BlackRock, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago

Serve as a subject-matter expert across the Offshore Wealth investment platform, including ETFs, mutual funds, SMAs, Private Markets....

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Director, Oracle Fusion Project and Portfolio Management

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

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in? Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were missing...

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Senior Vice President, IWM Portfolio Manager

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

In this role, youll make an impact in the following ways: Independently manage a significant amount of assets within investment policy guidelines, focusing on medium to large and complex...

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Vice President, Portfolio Management - Industrials

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

The Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to...

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Corporate Treasury, Mortgages Trader/Portfolio Manager, Vice President, New York

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

Corporate Treasury Mortgages Trader/Portfolio Manager Vice President - New York Were a team within an evolving function in Corporate Treasury responsible for managing the firms structural interest...

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Credit Portfolio Manager I - Education/Not for Profit

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

Work Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $91,000 - $145,600 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

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Portfolio Manager

  • East West Bancorp
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Introduction Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our...

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Small Business Portfolio Management Specialist

  • LE001 Northwest Bank
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

NY0705 NY Region Business Office, OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0258 Bellevue, PA0736 Administration Center Job Description The Portfolio Management Specialist is...

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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%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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