Risk Manager career guide
Risk Managers identify, assess and reduce financial, operational and regulatory risks that could affect an organisation.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Risk Manager do?
Risk Managers identify, assess and reduce financial, operational and regulatory risks that could affect an organisation.
- Office
- Hybrid working
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Investment firms
- Large corporations
- Consultancies
How to become a Risk Manager
Risk managers help organisations make informed decisions while protecting assets, reputation and regulatory compliance.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Risk Management, Finance, Business or Economics, often supported by professional qualifications.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Risk Manager
- Analysis
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Senior Risk Manager
- Head of Risk
- Risk Director
- Chief Risk Officer
- Chief Executive
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