Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Business Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Summit Credit Union
  • Cedarburg, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedarburg, WI
  • 1 day ago

Join our team as a Business Portfolio Manager and play a key role in helping local businesses thrive. Join our team as a Business Portfolio Manager and play a key role in helping local businesses...

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VP, Portfolio Manager Commercial Banking Dealer Finance

  • BMO (Bank of Montreal)
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Assesses client repayment capacity by utilizing financial models and analytical tools to recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral requirements....

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Director, PMO and Portfolio Management

  • Marquette University
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Posting Details Posting Number: NA01501 Position Information Position Title: Director, PMO and Portfolio Management State: Employment Status: Full Time Position Status: Regular If Limited Term...

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Senior Procurement and Risk Manager

  • Daybreak Foods
  • Lake Mills, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Mills, WI
  • 2 days ago

Summary The Senior Procurement and Risk Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, and procurement governance across the organization. This role will oversee...

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Senior Portfolio Manager

  • BMO Financial
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

Application Deadline: 06/25/2026 Address: 790 N Water Street Job Family Group: Wealth Sales & Service Provides high quality sales and service to investment clients to deliver an exceptional client...

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SW License & HW Maintenance Vendor Mgmt Lead / IT Asset Manager

  • ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The ServiceNow Analyst provides analysis and configuration support for the enterprise ServiceNow platform, with a focus on documenting requirements and implementing lighterweight...

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Credit Portfolio Manager - Insurance Premium Finance

  • U.S. Bank
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 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...

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Emerging Technology Risk Manager - Consumer & Business Banking

  • U.S. Bank
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 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...

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Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Johnson Financial Group
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 16 days ago

Overview Under the guidance of the Sr. Commercial Banking Manager or Commercial Relationship Manager, the Portfolio Manager is responsible for ensuring timely reviews and renewals of commercial...

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Portfolio Manager - Commercial Banking

  • Associated Bank
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 20 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 20 days ago

Portfolio Manager - Commercial Banking Associated Bank - 3.4 Green Bay, WI Job Details Full-time $58,030 - $99,480 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan 401(k) Paid time off...

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Non-Financial Risk Manager - FTC (f/m/d)

  • Deutsche Borse Group
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 29 days ago

Your career at Deutsche Borse Group\n\n Your area of work: Clearstream Fund Centre Risk Management is responsible for measurement, controlling and reporting of operational, business, liquidity,...

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Emerging Technology Risk Manager - Consumer & Business

  • US Bank
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're 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...

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Asset Manager - MJ Civil

  • MJ Electric
  • Sussex, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sussex, WI
  • 30+ days ago

About Us For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our...

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Investment Manager, Emerging Europe (Luxembourg)

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Investment Manager, Emerging Europe For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people - in around 60 countries and across more than 150...

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Risk Manager - Global Fund Services

  • US Bank
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Bank is seeking a highly effective and dynamic Risk Manager to lead our pursuit of effectively delivering a sound risk and control environment for SEC registered mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Wisconsin 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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