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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$78K - $88K *

Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $214K *

Join as a Senior Consultant to drive FinTech distribution, connecting advisors, RIAs, and technology partners. Evaluate market needs, implement scalable solutions, and enhance advisor experiences whil...

Columbus, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Advance credit risk strategies to optimize portfolio performance, leveraging data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive growth and compliance in lending operations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform collateral risk management by leading ABL field examinations, assessing quality, and identifying emerging risks. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to enhance oversight and reporting...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading audits, risk assessments, and investigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and promote ethical practices while adapting...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Join the charge in supporting our enterprise IT environment by managing user identities, deploying applications, and troubleshooting complex issues across hybrid infrastructures. Leverage your experti...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $196K *

Drive risk mitigation strategies by analyzing account takeover and scam threats. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user protection and platform integrity, shaping metrics and prevention tactic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Drive the vision and strategy for a diverse product portfolio, enhancing market leadership and customer value. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product lifecycle management and alignme...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $280K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic revenue cycle performance and enhancing client partnerships. Lead initiatives across Self-Pay and Patient Financial Experience, leveraging data to influence decis...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining actuarial forecasting by leveraging advanced modeling techniques to enhance claims projections and financial performance in insurance products. Collaborate across departm...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in evaluating complex high-value life insurance risks, utilizing advanced expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence decisions, ensure underwriting quality, and pr...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Analyze cybersecurity risks and enhance client maturity through assessments, incident response strategies, and developing tailored recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders while managing multipl...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of operational risk management by advising leaders, enhancing risk culture, and driving effective mitigation strategies across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensur...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $249K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing the Operational Risk program, collaborating with key teams to enhance risk management practices and reporting as the organization transitions to banking operat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales strategies by driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Lead consultative sales efforts across diverse accounts, ensuring tailored solutions meet customer needs...

Jersey City, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $151K *

Elevate your career by representing the organization in claims-related legal matters. Provide expert legal counsel, manage litigation costs, and develop effective strategies to ensure compliance and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $147K *

Shape the future of healthcare by collaborating with stakeholders to document and analyze business requirements, ensuring innovative solutions and best practices are implemented throughout the project...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $107K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Ensure strategic initiatives align with business goals while fostering operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $116K *

Champion innovative medical policy solutions by analyzing data, ensuring quality, and collaborating across clinical operations. Drive enhancements in payment policy management while supporting diverse...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $303K *

Unlock potential by leading the implementation of ServiceNow's Security and Risk solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to drive business outcomes, provide architectural guidance, and ment...

San Diego, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$58K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading Home Health Care Liability underwriting while managing agency relationships and driving profitability through expert analysis and collaboration in the Health and Socia...

Morristown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.