At Risk Talent, www.risktalent.com, we have seen a significant uptick in the number of risk professionals required by healthcare organizations. Demand far outweighs supply, and we don’t see that changing this decade. One of our clients recently discovered, from a JCAH review, that they were woefully understaffed with risk professionals, despite their recognition as one…
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Impact of Trump Victory on the Risk Management Profession
Everyone is trying to figure out – what happens now? For the 7.4 billion people in our world, I think we can all agree – the world just got, at least a little bit, more risky for all of us. But, what about for risk professionals? I have been recruiting risk and compliance professionals for…
Risk Management for Recruiters – Definition of key terms
Risk Management for Recruiters Definitions of Key Terms Market Risk Credit Risk Operational Risk Enterprise Risk Risk Management for Recruiters What is Risk Management Risk Management is broad discipline both within as well as outside of financial services. In summary, risk management involves defining and addressing the risks that currently impact and/or…
Risk Recruiting Training – Risk for Recruiters 101
Risk Recruiting Training Series Risk for Recruiters 101 Recruiting Exceptional Risk Management Candidates Last week we discussed the characteristics of an exceptional risk manager. Traits include quantitative, communicative, market savvy, and strategic. But, how would a corporate recruiter, who is accustomed to recruiting a broad range of professionals, source and recruit these exceptional risk managers?…
PRM or FRM – Risk Certification Programs – Is it worth the effort?
Over the years I have often times been asked by candidates if a PRM or FRM certification is required, or even appreciated by employers. For those of you who have completed these certifications, you know that the process is time consuming and challenging. In 13 years, with over 200 risk and compliance searches completed, I…
Four components of an Exceptional Risk Manager
Clients and newcomers to the field of risk management have often asked, “What makes a great risk manager?” In the 13 years that I have led Risk Talent Associates, the leading executive recruiting firm in risk management, I have found that exceptional risk managers have all four of the following traits: 1) Quantitative Skills –…
Risk Analytics – The Hottest Risk Management Skillset
Risk Analytics Managers are in high demand in March, 2013 as financial services firms, including banks, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, captive finance companies, GSE’s and regulators all look to upgrade talent in risk analytics – with particular emphasis on credit analytics.
Risk Hiring in 2013
At Risk Talent Assoicates, www.risktalent.com, we are seeing a definite uptrend in recruiting activity in 2013. Client inquiries are up 40% already year to date, as compared to 2012. While we are only a week into 2013, the activity level seems to be at a four year high. My conversations with CRO’s seem to point…
Compensation is Up for Technology Risk Managers, Not Including Chief Risk Officers
Risk Talent Associates, a risk management recruiting firm, stated in their 2010 Compensation Survey covering Technology & Software that compensation for risk executives at all levels was up, except those with over 16 years of experience. This year’s survey did not include Chief Risk Officers, a title that has been included in all past surveys. …
Greater Risk Management Job Movement in Technology and Software
Risk Talent Associates, in risk recruiting, stated in their 2010 Compensation Survey covering Technology & Software that 21% of survey respondents report changing jobs during the past two years, in contrast to 9% in last year’s survey. The survey also found that it is likely that job movement for risk management jobs will continue to rebound…