How to become a Financial Business Risk Manager
Manages financial, operational, and non-financial business risks through risk assessments, internal control design and testing, issue remediation, regulatory compliance, and risk reporting. The role partners with business units, audit, compliance, and senior management to identify emerging risks and strengthen governance.
Top Skills Required
- Business risk management
- Financial and operational risk assessment
- First Line of Defense risk management
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- Equivalent higher education and relevant professional experience
- CPA
- CIA
- CISA
- CISM
- CISSP
- Certification related to the supported business unit