Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Technology Risk Manager- Enterprise Services Risk Office

  • York, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 21 days ago

Technology Risk Manager- Enterprise Services Risk Office The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business including: Brand, Enterprise...

Technology Payments Network Risk Manager-Enterprise Services Risk Office We are hiring! The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

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

Location:** 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 *** COMMERCIAL PM TEAM IS GROWING*** **Job Summary** The VP, Portfolio Management is an individual contributor responsible for performing...

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Sr. Associate-Portfolio Manager

  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 1 day ago

This position requires a highly motivated and experienced Loan Servicing professional who will be responsible for a complex loan portfolio. The individual will be responsible for delivering...

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

General information** **Ref #** 20044 **Remote?** Yes **Ally and Your Career** * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and thats more than some cliche people put on job postings. We...

Risk Analyst

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

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Risk Analysis I. Position type: Full-time/Contract to hireLocation: Pittsburgh PADuration: 06 months Possible temp to permHybrid 3 days onsite Role As...

Business Banking Ops Underwriting Portfolio Manager II

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Description Underwriter II (UW) is responsible for the daily underwriting of Business Lending Products within the Citizens Bank footprint up to a Total Credit Limit (TCL) of $1,000,000. The...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division,...

Senior Portfolio Manager - Investment Management

  • Radnor, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Radnor, PA
  • 2 days ago

Portfolio Manager (PM) develops and implements overall client portfolio investment strategy, as well as selection of equity, fixed income, or funds for a highly customized book of business....

Risk Analyst

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

Risk Analyst#25-16243 Pittsburgh, PA On-site Starts 6/30/2025 Ends 12/29/2025 Job Description Genesis10 is seeking a Risk Analyst with our financial services client in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a...

We are seeking a detail-oriented controls tester to join our Governance Risk & Compliance team. This role is responsible for independently designing, evaluating and testing the operating...

Credit Portfolio Manager II - Metro CRE

  • Devon, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Devon, PA
  • 4 days ago

Work Location: Glassboro, New Jersey, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $110,760 - $178,880 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Line of Business Risk Manager Senior

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 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...

LOB Risk Manager Senior - Enterprise Change Office

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 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...

Portfolio Management Associate

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 6 days ago

Summary: The Portfolio Management Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Portfolio Management Team by executing and tracking business plans, with a primary focus on lender capital...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
Master's Degree
41.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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