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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Director of Portfolio Management

  • Sandy, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 1 day ago

Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying. If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application,...

Fund Manager - Private Equity

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

Fund Manager - Private Equity ABOUT US We are Alter Domus. Meaning The Other House in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and...

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

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

Ally Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II in Salt Lake City , Utah General information Ref # 19478 Remote? Yes Ally and Your Career * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and...

IT Risk Manager

  • Midvale, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 5 days ago

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nations premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $90 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western...

Risk Management Analyst - SLC - Hybrid Schedule

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

Risk Management Analyst - SLC - Hybrid Schedule Zions Bancorporation - 3.5 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Estimated: $56.4K - $73K a year 23 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Paid...

Commercial Portfolio Manager: Midvale, UT

  • Midvale, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 6 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...

Creative Digital Asset Manager

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 6 days ago

Company Description We believe everyone is born creative. Were a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things. At...

Portfolio Asset Manager

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

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in...

Contract Portfolio Manager

  • American Fork, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 9 days ago

Contract Portfolio Manager Full Time Product Management American Fork, UT, US +11 MORE LOCATIONS 2025-03-14T04:03:30.630Z 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1683 Location: USAWork from home #LI-Remote mdf...

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Sr Commercial Portfolio Manager

  • Lehi, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 10 days ago

Current Employees of LendingClub: Please apply via your internal Workday Account LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. We...

Community Banking Portfolio Manager-St. George

  • Saint George, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 12 days ago

Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience and talents of its diverse employee base. As we build upon our 150-year legacy and usher in the next generation of...

Global Capital Manager

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

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including...

Compliance and Risk Specialist

  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Pleasant Grove, UT
  • 13 days ago

Compliance and Risk Specialist Department: Corporate/Administrative Employment Type: Full Time Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Reporting To: Alisa Meshkova Description At Horrocks, we believe the...

Risk & Control Analyst I

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 14 days ago

Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work,...

Healthcare & Practice Management - Specialty Banking Portfolio Manager III

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 19 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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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Utah offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.8%
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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