Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Leawood, KS

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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Sr. Asset Manager

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 hours ago

Location:** 88 East Broad Street - Columbus, Ohio 43215 **JOB TITLE:** Community Development Senior Asset Manager - Direct Tax Credit Equity Investments **ABOUT THE BUSINESS:** Key Community...

Data Risk Manager

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 14 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...

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

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Asset Manager, Historic Tax Credit

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Asset Manager - Various Departments/Levels - Midland Loan Servicing

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Asset Manager - Various Departments/Levels - Midland Loan Servicing

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Senior Asset Manager, Historic Tax Credit

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Food & Agribusiness - Specialty Banking Portfolio Management Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 6 days ago

It starts with our culture... Common sense has never been common. If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say...

Asset Manager Consultant - Asset Management - Midland

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Asset Manager

  • Kansas City, KS (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Asset Manager, New Markets Tax Credit

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 9 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Senior Living Portfolio Asset Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Living Portfolio Asset Manager Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a dynamic leader responsible for growing, shaping, and supporting a portfolio...

Loan Asset Manager Team Lead

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 days ago

Location of Role: Overland Park, KS or Memphis, TN Role Value Proposition: Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and...

Fraud Risk Manager

  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (11 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 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...

Associate Asset Manager - Collateral Surveillance - Midland

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Leawood, KS)
  • 17 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Leawood, KS 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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