Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.
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Common Job Titles
Risk Manager
Risk Analyst
Fraud Risk Manager
Model Risk Manager
Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst
Credit Risk Vice President
Quantitative Risk Manager
Loss Control Manager
Fraud Risk Specialist
Investment Risk Manager
Vice President of Risk Management
Operational Risk Vice President
Personality & Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Intellectual Curiosity
Integrity
Cautiousness
Dependability
Achievement Orientation
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Perseverance
Work Activities
Analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.
Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.
Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.
Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.
Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.
Contribute to development of risk management systems.
Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.
Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.
Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.
Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.
Work Environment
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Skills You Will Receive
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Technology/Tools Used
Human resources software
Financial analysis software
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Data base management system software
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Content workflow software
Object or component oriented development software
Information retrieval or search software
Work Values
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Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4
Tasks Associated with This Career
Analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.
Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.
Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.
Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.
Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.
Contribute to development of risk management systems.
Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.
Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.
Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.
Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.
