Explore Risk Analyst Jobs

Risk analysts help organizations understand uncertainty, assess potential losses, and make informed business decisions. Browse vetted Risk Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Openings may be available across financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare, consulting, and other industries.

What Does a Risk Analyst Do?

Risk analysts identify and evaluate financial, operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, and market risks. They gather and analyze data, develop models and scenarios, monitor risk indicators, and communicate findings to business leaders. Depending on the employer and specialty, the role may focus on credit risk, enterprise risk, investment risk, market risk, or compliance.

Common Risk Analyst Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong quantitative and analytical abilities, sound judgment, and clear communication. Useful experience may include statistical analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, risk assessment, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or business intelligence platforms can be valuable. Requirements vary by position; some roles prefer a degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and relevant certifications may strengthen a candidate’s profile.

Risk Analyst Career Opportunities

Risk Analyst titles can lead to opportunities in specialized analysis, risk management, compliance, quantitative research, or leadership. Job scope and compensation depend on factors such as industry, location, seniority, and technical expertise. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their goals.

Find Risk Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Search current Risk Analyst openings and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details. Use your experience and preferred specialty to narrow your search, then apply to roles that match your career objectives.

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$95K - $120K *

Optimize risk management services for rail and transit projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from inception through completion while fostering a high-performing team cultur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $180K *

Analyze and enhance risk management processes by assessing exposures across asset classes, developing analytical tools, and collaborating with investment teams to communicate insights effectively to s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative insurance solutions, managing commercial insurance programs, and collaborating with internal teams and partners to mitigate risks and enhance coverage strate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $122K *

Shape innovative insurance solutions by managing commercial programs, advising teams, and fostering partnerships. Join a dynamic Risk team to enhance coverage strategies and support company initiative...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to identifying and mitigating technology risks. You'll analyze potential threats, implement strategies, and ensure compliance, all while safeguarding our technological ass...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by identifying and mitigating technology risks. This role involves analyzing risks, implementing strategies, and ensuring compliance to protect organizational assets while fosterin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $104K *

Elevate your career by joining a dedicated team focused on risk management. Utilize your expertise in insurance and claims to analyze exposures, implement strategies, and support the City’s mission of...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$67K - $104K *

Unlock potential by joining a dedicated team focused on risk management. As a key contributor, you'll analyze exposures, support claims programs, and implement strategies to enhance safety and reduce...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and risk assessment initiatives, ensuring audit readiness and effective controls across cybersecurity and IT operations while collaborating with stakeholders to meet federal requireme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and managing risk across financial and non-financial domains. Collaborate with global stakeholders to enhance compliance and reporting processes while support...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Drive risk analysis and oversight for fixed income portfolios, collaborating with investment teams to evaluate exposures and enhance risk management practices. Utilize strong analytical skills to supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by supporting compliance initiatives in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with leadership and bank partners to ensure regulatory adherence while developing processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $161K *

Unlock the potential of risk management by collaborating with ERM team members to enhance casualty data processes, perform risk assessments and support strategic reporting across business units, drivi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential by enhancing operational excellence in insurance and risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify emerging risks, streamline processes, and support global insurance pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by leveraging advanced risk analysis tools to deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize training and consulting efforts, ensuring clients maximize value...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Engage with Portfolio Managers and Traders to identify and resolve issues in risk and valuation systems. Collaborate across trading desks while leveraging technical expertise to support trading and ri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Engineer innovative risk solutions by partnering with traders & PMs across asset classes. Diagnose and resolve trading technology issues swiftly, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance system...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, collaborating with leaders to identify and report risks, ensuring strategic alignment and compliance while fostering organizational r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of information security by executing risk assessments, enhancing governance, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks effectively. Drive audit readiness and support busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $119K *

Transform the payments landscape by ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. As a key player, you'll review merchant applications, analyze transactions, and enhance fraud detection systems, all while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team focused on risk management for international accounts. You'll monitor compliance, analyze customer activity, and contribute to AML and OFAC programs, ensuring the integrity of fina...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Analyze customer payment activities to ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk profiles, and monitor geopolitical developments. Contribute to risk reviews and present findings to management...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Analyze investment risks and enhance compliance strategies within a dynamic team. Contribute to risk management across diverse asset classes while developing your expertise in a collaborative environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion responsible AI governance by assessing risks, enhancing workflows, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in AI initiatives. Drive continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Model Risk Management by leading independent validations, enhancing governance, and providing strategic insights across complex financial models while collaborating with senior sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Risk Analyst do?question toggle

    A Risk Analyst identifies and assesses potential threats to an organization’s finances, operations, compliance, security, or strategic objectives. The role may include analyzing data, building models, monitoring risk indicators, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are needed for Risk Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer and specialty. Many roles value analytical and quantitative skills, experience with financial or statistical analysis, and the ability to communicate findings. A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field may be preferred; some positions also value relevant certifications or programming skills.

  • Which industries hire Risk Analysts?question toggle

    Risk Analysts work in industries such as banking, investment management, insurance, consulting, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Their focus may include credit, market, operational, enterprise, cybersecurity, or regulatory risk.

  • What skills are useful for a Risk Analyst?question toggle

    Useful skills include data analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, critical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication. Depending on the position, employers may also seek proficiency with Excel, SQL, Python, R, statistical methods, or risk management systems.

  • Are there Risk Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Risk Analyst opportunities. Compensation depends on factors such as role scope, experience, industry, and location; review individual listings for details.