Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington

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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Lease Portfolio Manager, Amazon Web Service

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

DESCRIPTION Amazon Web Service (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving, and growing business unit within Amazon.com which provides cloud services. Since early 2006, AWS has provided a highly reliable,...

Supplier Risk Analyst

  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 3 days ago

Supplier Risk Analyst Puget Sound Energy - 3.6 Bothell, WA Job Details $74,000 - $111,900 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental...

PWM SR Portfolio Manager

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Risk Manager, FinTech Risk & Intelligence

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Are you interested in building high-performance, globally scalable Financial systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation?...

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Entry Level - Wealth Manager

  • Yakima, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 5 days ago

Equitable Advisors is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of its clients. Our network of over 4,300 financial professionals across the U.S. is committed to fostering relationships...

Amazon Worldwide Operations is looking for a Program Manager to support field Reliability, Maintenance and Engineering (RME) and Building Excellance Management (BXM) colleagues by overseeing the...

Experienced Treasury and Risk Analyst (Employee Referral Incentive Offered) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company for an Experienced Treasury and Risk Analyst to join the team in Renton,...

Associate Treasury and Risk Analyst (Employee Referral Incentive Offered) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company for an Associate Treasury and Risk Analyst to join the team in Renton,...

Posting Expires: Jul 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Minimum Salary: 152,371.00 Maximum Salary: 206,148.00 Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined...

Colocation Development Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

CRE Portfolio Manager II

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 6 days ago

More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key...

Risk Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

Description Twitter Linkedin Facebook Google+Pinterestemail Status: Exempt, Full Time Location: Seattle, Washington We are not currently engaging with external recruiters.* About Us: NorthStar...

Senior Portfolio Manager, Customized Portfolio Solutions, Fixed Income

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

The role will focus on a broad range of US and Global fixed income strategies, covering Corporate, Government, and Inflation-Linked assets, in both passive factor and model-driven structures....

Senior Credit Risk Analyst, Strategy & Operations - Pay by Invoice

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago

Do you like helping small businesses grow? Do you enjoy working across organizations and scaling programs? Come join us as at Amazon B2B Payments & Lending (ABPL)! The ABPL team provides...

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Risk Management Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.2%
Master's Degree
42.0%
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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