Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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US Vyndamax Marketing Investment Manager

  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • United, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

Why Patients Need You With extremely successful launch of Vyndamax for the treatment of patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), Pfizer cemented its position as a global...

LOB Risk Mgr II

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Insider Fraud Detection Analyst

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 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...

VP, AI Change & Portfolio Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we...

VP, AI Change & Portfolio Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we...

SBA Portfolio Manager III

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

Description As the SBA Underwriter PM III (UW III), you will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting loan requests under the Commercial Credit Policy up to TCL $1MM. Underwriting and...

Asset Manager - Equipment Finance

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219. Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future. n Position Title: Asset Manager - Equipment Finance...

Risk & Control Specialist - Independent Risk Oversight Team

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Commerical Portfolio Manager III

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago

Description Summary: The Commercial Portfolio Manager III - CIP will manage a book of business greater than $100MM+ in commitments and/or outstandings, and/or support a specialty area in a...

Remote Work

Team Lead and Sr. Portfolio Manager CRE Credit

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago

Summary of the Position: The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Team Lead and Senior Portfolio Manager is responsible for assisting the Senior Credit Officer (SCO) and Chief Credit Officer (CCO) in...

Director, Portfolio Management - Financial Institutions

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 19 days ago

Description Summary: Huntington's Director, Portfolio Management will manage a book of business in the bank's Financial Institutions (FIG) vertical within Huntington's Corporate Specialty and...

Remote Work

LOB Risk Specialist LOB Risk Specialist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago

LOB Risk Specialist PNC Financial Services Group 3.6 ( ) Pittsburgh, PA Why you should apply for a job to PNC Financial Services Group : Ranked as one of the 4.1/5 in supportive management 73% say...

Portfolio Manager 2

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 21 days ago

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219. Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future. Career Path - 2-3 years in Credit (Development...

LOB Risk Specialist Sr - SOX & Internal Controls

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Capital Markets Portfolio Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 27 days ago

Proven experience in fixed income markets with exposure to agency debt, derivatives, agency MBS, Treasury, repo, and Fed funds markets....

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA 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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