Wealth Management Risk Managers

Chief risk officers must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in lower-level risk management positions. Risk managers need at least five years of experience in risk management, and risk analysts need a year or two of experience (a combination of an internship, co-operative education experience, or part-time job) in a risk management position at a corporation.

To be a successful risk management professional, you’ll need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence, and an independent mindset to effectively interact with colleagues who may not always agree with your risk assessments; expertise in risk identification and analysis techniques; strong quantitative skills and the ability to use risk management software; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; creativity; and intellectual curiosity.