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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Portfolio Manager Investment Management

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 11 hours ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusiveculture where different perspectives are valued and recognized asstrengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 hours ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusiveculture where different perspectives are valued and recognized asstrengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an...

Application Deadline: 05/29/2025 Address: 50 S 6th Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending...

Application Deadline: 05/29/2025 Address: 50 S 6th Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending...

Director, Team Lead, Credit & Portfolio Management (Emerging Middle Market)

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago

Application Deadline: 05/29/2025 Address: 401 N Executive Drive Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with...

Investment Product Owner (Quantitative Portfolio Management)

  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago

Investment Product Owner (Quantitative Portfolio Management) MassMutual Hartford, United States Posted 17 hours ago Permanent Competitive Investment Product Owner (Quantitative Portfolio...

Client Portfolio Manager

  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago

Client Portfolio Manager MassMutual Hartford, United States Posted 17 hours ago Permanent Competitive Client Portfolio Manager MassMutual Hartford, United States Client Portfolio Manager We're...

Investment Product Owner (Fixed Income Portfolio Management)

  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, WI
  • 3 days ago

Investment Product Owner (Fixed Income Portfolio Management) MassMutual Hartford, United States Posted 18 hours ago Permanent Competitive Investment Product Owner (Fixed Income Portfolio Management)...

Sr. Commercial Portfolio Manager-Healthcare

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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...

Compliance Advisory Risk Manager - Payments

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 6 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...

Senior Manager, Portfolio Manger - Emerging Middle Market/Business Lending

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 8 days ago

Application Deadline: 05/22/2025 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service This exciting role will oversee all activities within the EMM (Emerging Middle Market)...

Data Risk Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago

Job Description In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive...

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...

Capital Markets Business Line Risk Manager - Structured Products

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 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...

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

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 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...

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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%
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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