Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington

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.

1-15 of 93 Jobs

Product Portfolio Manager, Industrial AI

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

At Weyerhaeuser, we sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. With over a century of leadership in sustainable forestry, we manage more than 12...

Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Leased, Data Center Supply Solutions

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Crypto Risk Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the...

Sr. Risk Manager, Regulatory Intelligence Safety and Compliance

  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 hours ago

DESCRIPTION The Regulatory Intelligence, Safety and Compliance (RISC) team's charter is to protect Amazon customers from products that are illegal, illegally marketed, unsafe, or otherwise...

Managing Director - Head of Equities Client Portfolio Management

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Remote Work

(Hybrid) Portfolio Manager - Technical Product Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Director Portfolio Management

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 2 days ago

T-Mobile is in pursuit of exceptional talent to join our executive team. Were committed to excellence and innovation, and we are on the lookout for a leader who can steer our company towards new...

Security Portfolio Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive...

Risk Manager, Recalls, RISC

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need passionate and hard-working people. If you are interested about building innovative...

Risk Manager II

  • Tukwila, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA
  • 2 days ago

Amazon's Perfect Order Experience team works to ensure that buyers receive authentic products in the condition and with the functionality they are expecting. We design and implement policies,...

Risk Manager II

  • WA
  • 2 days ago
  • WA
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION Amazon's Perfect Order Experience team works to ensure that buyers receive authentic products in the condition and with the functionality they are expecting. We design and implement...

DESCRIPTION Work hard, have fun, make history. That's what we do every day at Amazon. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Area Manager over Occupancy...

Sr. Risk Analyst, Cargo Claims

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Amazon's Global Risk Management & Claims team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst with a background in logistics, supply chain, and data analytics. The ideal...

Senior Risk Manager, DOT Oversight and Governance

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 4 days ago

The TRC Department of Transportation (DOT) team is seeking a high performing Senior Risk Manager to support Amazon regulated transportation programs in a rapidly growing and complex global...

Senior DOT Compliance Risk Manager, TRC DOT Oversight and Governance

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 4 days ago

Amazon's Transportation Risk & Compliance (TRC) Department of Transportation (DOT) Oversight and Governance team is seeking a high-performing Senior Risk Manager to conduct DOT compliance risk...

Demographic Data for Washington

Moving to Washington? Find some basic demographic data about Washington below.


Local
National
7,705,271
197,951

Risk Management Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireFinance curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Risk Management
Gain a solid foundation in risk management by learning risk assessment, analysis, and management techniques from Wall Street professionals. Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall...
Flood Risk Management
Understand the fundamentals of flood risk management and forecasting and learn how to implement ideas and measures to prevent damage. In the last decades, the reported damages caused by natural...
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Learn key principles of risk analysis, risk assessment and risk mitigation for information security using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Cybersecurity risk management guides a...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFinance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Risk Management Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Risk Management Specialists in Washington 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Risk Management Specialist Related Career Advice Articles

close up of a financial chart with finance professionals meeting in the background
5 Types of Finance Jobs: Which Is the Best Fit?

Wondering if a finance job is right for you? Check out our guide to finance careers and learn more about working in finance.

Read article »
Certified Financial Advisor discussing investment opportunities with clients
Impress Employers with These Finance Certifications

For professionals in the financial services industry, certifications can mean the difference between thriving or just surviving. Find out which certification would be best for you.

Read article »