Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

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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Governance and Risk Analyst II- Technology

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Summary In today's rapidly evolving financial and regulatory landscape, managing IT risk and compliance is more critical than ever. The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst II will play a...

Senior Portfolio Manager

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

The Senior Portfolio Manager (multiple openings) at MPG Operations LLC in New York, NY will design, build, test and implement an arbitrage trading strategy using statistical and computer driven...

Risk Analyst

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Location: New York, US-NY Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Risk Analyst JOB DESCRIPTION The Risk Analyst will work in Chubb's Enterprise Risk Management Unit (ERM) and support the team in a...

Vp Portfolio Manager Tailored Lending Liquid Products

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.The Firm's employees...

Data Risk Manager

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 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...

Investment Manager Customer Led Development Transactions

  • East Rutherford, NJ (16 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (16 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative...

Risk Management Associate

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Risk Management Associate CME Group - 4.1 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $110,700 - $184,500 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Pension...

Executive Assistant (1:1) to Macro Hedge Fund Manager - Billion-Dollar Global Investment Firm

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Executive Assistant (1:1) to Macro Hedge Fund Manager - Billion-Dollar Global Investment Firm POSTED 4/17/2025 Job Description A Prestigious Billion-Dollar Global Investment Firm in Midtown...

EFR Liquidity Risk Manager

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

Rental Assistance Coordinators for the Division of Portfolio Management & Conversions

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods...

Global Banking & Markets, Counterparty Risk, Analyst - New York

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness...

Associate Model Risk Analyst

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Description BioCatch is the leader in Behavioral Biometrics, a technology that leverages machine learning to analyze an online user's physical and cognitive digital behavior to protect individuals...

Senior Risk Analyst, Assurance and Risk Advisory (Internal Audit) - hybrid

  • Mahwah, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Why ARA at Stryker? Our team is growing, and we are seeking someone with financial and audit expertise and acumen. Are you interested in improving risk...

NB1530 - Portfolio Manager

  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Northfield Bank is a full service bank with 37 branch locations throughout New Jersey and Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York. With a history dating back to 1887, our growth continues through...

Senior Group Portfolio Manager

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your...

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Florham Park, NJ 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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