Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Westlake, TX

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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WM-Trust Senior Portfolio Manager

  • Southside Bancshares, Inc.
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: WM-Trust Senior Portfolio Manager FLSA Status: Exempt (17D) Reports to: WM-Trust Director of Portfolio Management Location: University Center Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drugs,...

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Director, Project and Portfolio Management

  • Darling Ingredients Inc.
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Director, Project and Portfolio Management is a strategic leader responsible for the centralized management and governance of the entire IT project portfolio. This role will...

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Portfolio Manager

  • Community Coffee
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

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Fixed Asset Manager - Purchasing

  • Denton County
  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Fixed Asset Manager creates and manages complex accounting records of county fixed assets...

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Commercial Portfolio Manager - Huntington Technology Finance - Underwriting

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Farmers Branch, TX (19 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmers Branch, TX (19 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Description This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Bank Corporate office location. The Underwriting Commercial Portfolio Manager - Technology Finance (HTF) underwrites credit...

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Sr. Portfolio Manager

  • Community Coffee
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

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Credit Representative

  • Reece
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and...

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Market Risk Analyst

  • Charles Schwab Corporation
  • Southlake, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Southlake, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

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Financial Crimes Risk Manager

  • Origin Bank
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Your Career. Your Story. Let's Write the Next Chapter Together. At Origin Bank, a job isn't just a paycheck - it's a meaningful journey. We're committed to helping you grow both professionally and...

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Portfolio Manager

  • AFC
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, weve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car...

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Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategist

  • Fidelity
  • Westlake, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 9 days ago

We are looking for investors that are highly driven, easy to work with, and passionate about economics, capital markets and investment decision-making to help our advisory and institutional...

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Sr Risk Analyst - Portfolio Forecasting

  • GM Financial
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Why GM Financial? GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with...

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Portfolio Manager

  • First United Bank & Trust Co
  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Join Our Team! We have a great team of friendly, talented and inspiring people at First United. As a learning organization, we take pride in offering exciting opportunities for employees to grow...

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Risk Analyst II - Credit Risk Analytics

  • GM Financial
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Why Credit Risk Analytics? GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance...

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Commercial Portfolio Mgr Sr

  • UMB
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago

As the leading line of business, UMBs bottom line is directly impacted by the growth of our Commercial & Industrial loan portfolio. The team consists of Portfolio Managers, Underwriters, Credit...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Westlake, TX 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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