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.

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Disaster Risk Management Specialist

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Disaster Risk Management Specialist Job #: req32728 Organization: World Bank Sector: Disaster Risk Management Grade: GF Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location...

Portfolio Manager - Parametric

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

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With...

Risk Manager III, Global AML SAM Program and Regulatory Reporting

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

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Join the Amazon's Selling Partner Trust and Account Compliance (SPTC) team supporting our rapidly growing and evolving...

Lead IT Asset Manager

  • Bothell, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Join AT&T and reimagine the...

Portfolio Management Officer II/III-Asset Based Finance

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days 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...

Associate Portfolio Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With...

Fraud Risk Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 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...

Portfolio Manager - Investments

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

This recruitment is open to current internal King County Executive Services Department employees only *** Our current opening is for a Portfolio Manager to join our Investment team. We are looking...

Lab Instrument Services and Asset Manager

  • Bothell, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 16 days ago

Lab Instrument Services and Asset Manager Bothell, Washington, United States | Posted: 3/28/2025 Job Title: Lab Instrument Services and Asset Manager Location: Bothell, WA 98011 Duration: 6+...

Portfolio Manager CRE and C & I

  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 days ago

Portfolio Manager CRE and C & I We are seeking a driven and experienced Banking Portfolio Manager to join our growing team. As a portfolio manager, your main responsibility will be to oversee...

Job Description Come join us in a key leadership role overseeing the Platform and Data's portfolio of programs, projects, and key initiatives within the Technology organization at Nordstrom! We...

Senior Risk Manager Workplace Retirement Products

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 29 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 29 days ago

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across...

Product Portfolio Manager, Industrial AI

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ 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...

DESCRIPTION Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud ("cloud computing"). With AWS you can procure compute power,...

Director, Wealth Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Analyzing client balance sheets for unrealized opportunities and/or optimization The Director will have self-sourced AUM and Private Banking Deposit/Loan goals and may serve on national/regional...

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Salary for Risk Management Specialist Jobs in Washington

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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%


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