Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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 Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager in Middle Market Banking as part of the credit management team. This key position is responsible for credit...

Data Risk Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 hours 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...

Senior Portfolio Manager, Community Development Finance

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview This is a hybrid role based in CA with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. The Senior Portfolio Manager I - CDF plays a...

Sr Operational Risk Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 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...

Enterprise and Operational Risk Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 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...

Portfolio Manager I

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 3 days ago

Join a winning team at United Business Bank and enjoy a friendly and collaborative work environment where opportunities for advancement are encouraged and supported. We pride ourselves on the team...

Credit Risk Specialist

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Credit Risk Specialist Oakland, CA 94612 3+ Months 100%Remote Effectively solve customer inquiries via email using a CRM tool Understand escalation paths to effectively triage a seller's needs...

Remote Work

Portfolio Management Analyst

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

A growing, entrepreneurial Real Estate investment firm is looking for a Portfolio Management Analyst to join their team in San Francisco. This role is perfect for someone with strong analytical...

Senior Portfolio Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Portfolio Manager Independently manages portfolio of complex customer relationships to ensure ongoing profitability and complete conformity with credit terms. Ensures the sale of additional...

Risk Management -Credit Risk Analyst- Technology, Media, and Telecom

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a...

Regional Portfolio Manager (REF8838N)

  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Company DescriptionMultifamily Property ManagementJob DescriptionThe Regional Portfolio Manager is the individual directly responsible for managing a group of assets as assigned by FPI Management....

Sr Manager, Portfolio Management

  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and...

Fraud Risk Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description At Strategy & Consulting, we work closely with C-suite executives and industry leaders to drive transformation across all areas of their businesses. Our mission is to help...

Global Portfolio Manager, Emerging Transportation Platforms

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Remote Work

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Walnut Creek, CA 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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