Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Portland, OR

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 Fund Manager, Multifamily Capital

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 hours ago

Preferred Skills Capital Management, Change Management, Credit Assessment, Equity Research, Financial Analysis, Investments, Management Reporting, Results-Oriented Competencies Accuracy and Attention...

Property Asset Manager - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid - Onsite and Remote)

  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! This position is responsible for analyzing leases,...

Senior Asset Manager, Historic Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 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...

Portfolio Manager Assistant in Portland ($24-26/hr + Benefits) - 2874

  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago

Guardian has an immediate need for a Portfolio Manager Assistant to join our experienced and committed team in Portland, OR! Guardian has an opportunity for a Full-Time Portfolio Manager Assistant...

Vice President, Portfolio Management (Upper Middle Market)

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Location: 127 Public Square - Cleveland, Ohio 44114 JOB BRIEF (PURPOSE) The Portfolio Management Vice President will be responsible for performing financial analysis and preparing underwriting...

Director, Risk Management and Insurance

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4246495 Job Title: Director, Risk Management and Insurance Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Hillsboro Date Posted: 04/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided...

Insurance Risk Analyst Mortenson

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Insurance Risk Analyst MN, United States | HQ Business Support SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Insurance Risk Analyst that will provide analytical support in all areas of Risk Management...

Asset Manager, New Markets Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 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...

Fraud Risk Manager

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 9 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...

Campbell Global- Portfolio Manager- Vice President

  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago

Location: Portland, US-OR Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Campbell Global- Portfolio Manager- Vice President Campbell Global is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland. We...

Campbell - Portfolio Management - Associate

  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 20 days ago

Campbell Global is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland. We are widely recognized as an authority on both forest management and timberland investing. Based in Portland,...

Principal/Senior Principal Enterprise Risk Analyst

  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 21 days ago

Job Function Summary Responsible for enterprise risk management, including safety, reliability, financial, customer satisfaction, and other forms of business risk. Identifies and analyzes...

Risk Analyst - Prequalification

  • Portland, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a dynamic Prequalification Analyst. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are...

Senior/Principal Quantitative Risk Analyst

  • Portland, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Summary PGE seeks a talented quantitative analyst with energy analytics and modeling experience to support PGE Energy Supply, Trading Analytics. The Senior/Principal Quantitative Risk Analyst...

Risk Manager

  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Do you have a keen eye for identifying and mitigating risks? Do you use your risk management expertise to collaborate with others in achieving common goals and objectives? Are you a confident...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Portland, OR

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Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Portland, OR 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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