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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$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...
6 days ago
Sr. Consultant, FinTech (Annuity)
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
ABL Collateral Risk Management
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
Yesterday
$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...
2 weeks ago
VP, Product Management - SaaS - RiskManagement (USA Remote)
$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...
2 days ago
Vice President, Self-Pay Performance & Client Strategy
$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...
2 weeks ago
Project Control Analyst (Senior)
$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...
Yesterday
Urgent Remote Role: Actuarial Forecasting Lead | Remote | 12-15 years experience
$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...
3 days ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Risk Advisory Consultant - Remote (USA)
$110K - $130K *
Analyze cybersecurity risks and enhance client maturity through assessments, incident response strategies, and developing tailored recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders while managing multipl...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Operational Risk Manager
$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...
2 weeks ago
PL Underwriting Sales Representative
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Business Analyst (Billing)
$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...
2 weeks ago
FP&A Manager - Payments & Billing
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Technology Operations
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Principal Solution Architect, Security and Risk
$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...
Yesterday
Underwriter - Health & Human Services Target Segment
$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...
3 weeks ago
What does a Risk Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.