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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$158K - $234K *

Develop and enhance infrastructure and tools to empower developers in delivering scalable, secure, and reliable software. Collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, automate processes, an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $201K *

Innovate your career by enhancing system reliability and developer tools. Collaborate across teams to build scalable infrastructure and automate processes, ensuring a seamless developer experience whi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive AI transformation by mapping current processes and designing future-state models across G&A functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and enhance operational...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $153K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging analytics and visualization tools. Collaborate with clients to enhance decision-making processes and optimize workflows, ensuring data-driven insights alig...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex marine claims while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with surveyors and engineers to deliver effective solut...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Drive the development of innovative reinsurance strategies and statutory capital optimization. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance corporate solvency and risk-adjusted returns while managing regula...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading proactive threat detection and response efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team to investigate cyber threats, mentor junior analysts, and enhance security operations, ensu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead control assessments, ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality oversight across multiple clients while mentoring assessors...

Charleston, SCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $173K *

Join a team that's building and operating AWS infrastructure for ML models and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance event-driven integrations and ensure secure, reliable produc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering data-driven recomm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $118K *

Join a team that's driving strategic financial decisions by managing complex Treasury activities, analyzing risks, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Influence liquidity and banking relationships...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts. Collaborate with leadership and clients to navigate complex recovery operations, ensuring effective management of multi-billion do...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth risk assessments for high-value properties, providing expert recommendations to enhance underwriting and loss prevention strategies while engaging directly with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $104K *

Champion quality assurance in retail insurance by conducting reviews, identifying improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to uphold high standards. Drive compliance and enhance operational e...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic initiatives, collaborating across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and deliver mea...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our Clinical Science team to enhance data integrity in CNS trials by conducting meticulous reviews of clinical interviews, ensuring protocol compliance, and guiding site interventions as a Clinic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Help us ensure accurate coding and documentation by conducting thorough audits of medical records, verifying the accuracy of DRG assignments, and providing essential training and support to maintain c...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Transform the future of food intelligence by analyzing business processes, defining functional solutions, and collaborating with product teams to enhance menu strategy and customer outcomes in a dynam...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex underwriting projects for national clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop strategies and ensure compliance in the evolving leave industry, while mentori...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $170K *

Tackle the challenges of DataOps/MLOps by automating CI/CD, governance, and observability in a regulated environment. Lead engineering teams in building reliable data pipelines and ML models while opt...

Nebraska, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing regional transit programs through analytical and program coordination skills. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support effective transit planning and...

Sacramento, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$71K - $90K *

Optimize pricing strategies and underwriting analytics for value-based care partnerships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and support growth initia...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing customer partnerships, and driving business growth through innovative BI solutions and analytics for leading retailers like Wal...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$64K - $147K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights. Bridge gaps between clients and technical teams to implement innovative solutions while ensuring project timelines are met. Mentor others and contrib...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing machine-learning solutions for biological datasets, integrating protein structures with phenotypic data, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders. Drive innova...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.