Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Colorado

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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Managing Director - Head of Equities Client Portfolio Management

  • Denver, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Principal Financial Group Managing Director - Head of Equities Client Portfolio Management in Denver , Colorado What You'll Do We're looking for a Managing Director - Head of Client Portfolio...

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Associate Wealth Manager

  • Boulder, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Judson Group has partnered with a $19B+ AUM RIA with a national presence in the search for an Associate Wealth Manager. This individual will be helping grow the firm and will have a long-term...

Associate Investment Manager

  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • 23 hours ago

Develop a deep understanding of internal analyst and portfolio manager research on individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, portfolio construction, and business cycle positioning to achieve superior...

Risk Manager- Outsourced Risk

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago

The Risk Manager will oversee the client's comprehensive insurance and risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial...

Portfolio Manager II - Faith Based

  • CO
  • 1 day ago
  • CO
  • 1 day ago

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Performs the credit underwriting function in accordance with credit policy. These duties include, but are not limited to: Partners with the RM to interviews...

Senior Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 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...

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Operational Risk Manager Sr.

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Description Job Description: The Operational Risk Manager Sr. position will be responsible for leading the continuous advancement of our 2nd Line of Defense oversight for our Enterprise Payments...

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Senior Portfolio Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

Senior Manager, Portfolio Management (DT AMER) The Senior Manager, Portfolio Management (DT AMER) is responsible for aligning regional and global teams with the AMER priority roadmap and backlog....

Commercial Portfolio Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

About The Role Summary: The Commercial Portfolio Manager will have a focus on supporting credit portfolios, as well as deposit relationships. The Commercial Portfolio Manager has strong financial...

Risk Manager

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 7 days ago

Job-ID: 15526; Location(s): Broomfield, CO Job Description Summary The Risk Manager is an integral part of the Legal & Compliance, reporting to the Company's Compliance Counsel. This position...

Hiring Our Heroes Military Fellowship - Quantitative Risk Analyst - Mid-Level

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 days ago

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

PMO Lead- Portfolio Management

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 12 days ago

AI PMO Lead - Portfolio Management Team About the Role You will be joining the Telecommunication Product Organization as the AI Connect PMO Lead on the Portfolio Management team. In this role,...

Third Party Vendor Risk Specialist (Supplier Risk)

  • Denver, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 13 days ago

You will be part of Optimize, McKinsey's global third party management organization, enhancing and protecting the firm's resources and reputation by making responsible buying easy and creating...

Environmental Due Diligence and Property Risk Specialist

  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Colorado 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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