Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Utah

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 - Remote

  • Draper, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, 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...

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Contract Portfolio Manager

  • American Fork, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 3 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...

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Banking Portfolio Manager III

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 4 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 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...

Portfolio Manager II

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 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...

Commercial Portfolio Manager: St. George, UT

  • Saint George, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 10 days ago

Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience, and talents of its diverse employee base. As we usher in the next generation of banking, we're committed to being the...

Sr Operational Risk Analyst

  • Draper, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Draper, 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 days ago
  • Draper, 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...

Sr. Information Security Risk Analyst (Data Governance) (Hybrid)

  • Ogden, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 13 days ago

, a division of UMB Bank n.a. As part of UMB's Corporate Information Security and Privacy (CISP) team, the mission is to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and to help protect the...

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
  • 14 days ago
  • Draper, 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
  • 26 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 26 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...

Principal Technology Risk Analyst

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

The Role Do you want to join a team focused on Fidelitys Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Decentralized Finance programs and initiatives? The Technology Risk team for Enterprise Services (ES) within...

Healthcare & Practice Management - Specialty Banking Portfolio Manager III

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 45+ days ago

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 and on time. People would do what they say and say...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Utah 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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