# **RiskMetrics**

## What is RiskMetrics?

RiskMetrics is a risk management framework and a set of models developed to measure and manage financial risk. It provides tools and methodologies for calculating market risk, credit risk, and other types of risk exposures. It's commonly used by financial institutions, asset managers, and corporations to assess and manage their risk profiles, comply with regulatory requirements, and make informed investment decisions. RiskMetrics became part of MSCI.

[Find 119 organizations using RiskMetrics on Sumble →](https://sumble.com/orgs?tec=riskmetrics)

## What other technologies are related to RiskMetrics?

### RiskMetrics Competitor Technologies

- **[SunGard Adaptiv](https://sumble.com/tech/riskmetrics#)**  
  No summary available. Provides risk management solutions, competing in the same market.
- **[Numerix](https://sumble.com/tech/numerix)**  
  Offers sophisticated analytics and risk management capabilities, directly competing with RiskMetrics' offerings.
- **[Barra](https://sumble.com/tech/barra)**  
  A portfolio construction and risk management system that directly competes with RiskMetrics.
- **[Calypso](https://sumble.com/tech/calypso)**  
  Provides a cross-asset platform for trading, risk management, and processing, making it a direct competitor.
- **[Bloomberg](https://sumble.com/tech/bloomberg)**  
  Offers risk analysis tools and data, competing in some aspects of RiskMetrics' market.
- **[Murex](https://sumble.com/tech/murex)**  
  Provides a platform for trading, risk management, and processing, positioning it as a competitor.

### RiskMetrics Complementary Technologies

- **[VBA](https://sumble.com/tech/vba)**  
  Can be used to extend or integrate with risk management systems for custom analysis or reporting.
- **[Python](https://sumble.com/tech/python)**  
  A general-purpose programming language often used for data analysis, modeling, and integration with risk management systems.
- **[R](https://sumble.com/tech/r)**  
  A programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics, useful for advanced risk analysis and model development.

## Which job functions commonly mention RiskMetrics?

- **Financial Analyst**  
  155 Financial Analyst jobs mention RiskMetrics.  
  [View 155 jobs on Sumble](https://sumble.com/jobs?as=%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22children%22%3A%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22fields%22%3A%7B%22job_function%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22Financial%20Analyst%22%5D%7D%2C%22technology%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22riskmetrics%22%5D%7D%7D%7D%5D%7D)
- **Investment Manager**  
  19 Investment Manager jobs mention RiskMetrics.  
  [View 19 jobs on Sumble](https://sumble.com/jobs?as=%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22children%22%3A%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22fields%22%3A%7B%22job_function%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22Investment%20Manager%22%5D%7D%2C%22technology%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22riskmetrics%22%5D%7D%7D%7D%5D%7D)
- **Consultant**  
  46 Consultant jobs mention RiskMetrics.  
  [View 46 jobs on Sumble](https://sumble.com/jobs?as=%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22children%22%3A%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22fields%22%3A%7B%22job_function%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22Consultant%22%5D%7D%2C%22technology%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22riskmetrics%22%5D%7D%7D%7D%5D%7D)
- **Finance**  
  158 Finance jobs mention RiskMetrics.  
  [View 158 jobs on Sumble](https://sumble.com/jobs?as=%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22children%22%3A%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22fields%22%3A%7B%22job_function%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22Finance%22%5D%7D%2C%22technology%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22riskmetrics%22%5D%7D%7D%7D%5D%7D)
- **Data Analyst**  
  44 Data Analyst jobs mention RiskMetrics.  
  [View 44 jobs on Sumble](https://sumble.com/jobs?as=%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22children%22%3A%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22fields%22%3A%7B%22job_function%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22Data%20Analyst%22%5D%7D%2C%22technology%22%3A%7B%22include%22%3A%5B%22riskmetrics%22%5D%7D%7D%7D%5D%7D)

## Which organizations are mentioning RiskMetrics?

### Organizations  
- **[Ernst & Young](https://sumble.com/orgs/ey/teams?tec=riskmetrics)**  
  Professional Services  
  11 team mention RiskMetrics  
  0 people use RiskMetrics
- **[AXA Investment Managers](https://sumble.com/orgs/axa-investment-managers/teams?tec=riskmetrics)**  
  Scientific and Technical Services  
  10 team mention RiskMetrics  
  1 person use RiskMetrics
- **[AXA](https://sumble.com/orgs/axa/teams?tec=riskmetrics)**  
  Finance and Insurance  
  10 team mention RiskMetrics  
  1 person use RiskMetrics
- **[Fidelity Investments](https://sumble.com/orgs/fidelity-investments/teams?tec=riskmetrics)**  
  Finance and Insurance  
  9 team mention RiskMetrics  
  0 people use RiskMetrics
- **[CPP Investments](https://sumble.com/orgs/cpp-investments/teams?tec=riskmetrics)**  
  Finance and Insurance  
  9 team mention RiskMetrics  
  1 person use RiskMetrics