Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Senior Model Risk Analyst

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities will also include stress testing, back testing, replication testing and effective challenge of the Bank's models during internal validations, including but not limited to fixed income...

Remote Work

Manager, Portfolio Practice Management & Capacity

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 hour ago

, a division of UMB Bank n.a. The **Portfolio Enablement** team works to align IT Strategy with Business Strategy. Critical functions for the team include supporting the idea/project intake...

Community Banking Portfolio Manager-Draper

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 hours ago

Community Banking Portfolio Manager-Draper Draper, Utah, United States NEW Zions First National Bank 067118 Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience and talents...

Operational Risk Manager - Salt Lake City - Hybrid Schedule

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 hours ago

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nations premier financial services companies, operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets....

Senior Model Risk Analyst - Remote

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities will also include stress testing, back testing, replication testing and effective challenge of the Bank’s models during internal validations, including but not limited to fixed income...

Remote Work

Contract Portfolio Manager

  • American Fork, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • American Fork, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 4 days ago

Location: USA-Work from home #LI-Remote mdf commerce Inc. is an international team of approximately 650 experts who develop a broad set of SaaS solutions to optimize and accelerate commercial...

Remote Work

Banking Portfolio Manager III

  • Bountiful, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Banking Portfolio Manager III NBH Bank Bountiful, UT It starts with our culture... Common sense has never been common. If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly...

Sr Operational Risk Analyst

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Sr. Commercial Portfolio Manager-Healthcare

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 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...

Portfolio Manager II

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago

About The Role Altabank, Division of Glacier Bank, is hiring a Portfolio Manager II for our Murray branch. ROLE: Responsible for providing competent credit analysis and portfolio management for...

Sr Operational Risk Analyst

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Portfolio Manager III

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago

About The Role Altabank, Division of Glacier Bank, is hiring a Portfolio Manager III at our Draper branch. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee a complex loan portfolio over $92mm in loans...

Director, Portfolio Management, Group Benefits & Group Retirement Services - SLC Management

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago

as BGO and other SLC affiliates for non-fixed income/alternative assets....

Operational Risk Analyst (RCSA) - Hybrid - Draper, UT

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Associate Risk Analyst

  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 27 days ago

ABOUT REPAY REPAY ("Realtime Electronic Payments" / NASDAQ TICKER: RPAY) is an established and fast-growing publicly traded financial technology and payment processing company headquartered in...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT 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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