Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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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SVP, Portfolio Management (Renewables)

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 11 hours ago

at KeyCorp in Cleveland, Ohio, United States Job Description Location:127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 About the Job Perform financial analysis and prepare underwriting documents to...

Data Center Portfolio Manager II

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 15 hours ago

Description At Citizens, we work together to make a difference for companies that are building, supplying, and serving industries and consumers across the country. We are partners from a diverse...

Director - Sponsor and Leveraged Finance - Portfolio Management

  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 hours ago

Description Summary: Huntington's Director, Sponsor and Leveraged Finance - Portfolio Management will manage a book of business in the bank's Sponsor and Leveraged Finance vertical within...

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Commercial Portfolio Manager Senior - Equipment Finance

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

Description Commercial Portfolio Managers work with Relationship Managers to service a portfolio of lending relationships by evaluating business risks and providing credit recommendations. This...

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Operational Risk Manager Sr

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Description Summary: The Operational Risk Manager Sr. position will drive change and lead the design, implementation, and administration of the second line of defense oversight for one or more...

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Healthcare Process Risk Manager (Cleveland)

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago

Location: Cleveland, OH (open to relocating to Cleveland) As a Process Risk Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' success by helping them identify and...

Risk Analyst Co-Op (Summer 2025) - Cincinnati, OH

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago

Risk Analyst Co-Op (Summer 2025) - Cincinnati, OH Messer Construction Co. - 3.4 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Seasonal | Internship Estimated: $40K - $49.5K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft...

Associate, Portfolio Management (Leveraged)

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 5 days ago

Location:** 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 **About the Job** The Leveraged Loans Associate will be responsible for supporting the Leveraged Loans Group team in their performance of...

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

  • Westerville, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, seeks a Sr. Credit Risk Analyst at its Headquarters in Westerville, Ohio to join our Americas Finance team. This role...

Director, Portfolio Management - Consumer & Financial

  • Akron, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 6 days ago

Huntington's Director, Portfolio Management will manage a book of business in the bank's Huntington's Consumer & Financial Banking group. The Director, Portfolio Management services and, in...

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Fleet Asset Manager - CAM

  • Wilmington, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, OH
  • 6 days ago

Summary Description of Position:The CFM 56/V 2500 Fleet Manager will provide program oversight from a commercial, reliability and technical standpoint for all CFM 56 powerplant related shop visit...

Sr. Commercial Portfolio Manager-Healthcare

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

, a division of UMB Bank n.a. **Sr. Comercial Portfolio Manager-Healthcare** **Denver, CO or Chicago, IL** The Senior Commercial Portfolio Manager manages the credit risk at with the UMB...

Compliance Advisory Risk Manager - Payments

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

PWM Portfolio Manager

  • Worthington, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Worthington, OH
  • 7 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance Risk Manager

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Ohio 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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