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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$195K - $351K *

Drive data transformation by architecting analytics strategies that empower decision-makers. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance data governance and delivery, while building high-perf...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $248K *

Transform your career by leading technical solutions globally, guiding customers through complex evaluations, and empowering teams with essential training and tools to scale operations effectively...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead the charge in delivering top-tier pre-sales technical solutions, driving customer engagements, and creating robust enablement tools to scale field operations across diverse regions and enterprise...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead technical evaluations and deployments, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to empower field operations and deliver actionable security insights, enh...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by delivering critical cost estimates for federal programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security through effective budgeting and analysis of advanced commun...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $165K *

Empower Fraud Operations by leading AI-driven automation initiatives, enhancing investigative workflows, and delivering actionable insights to optimize fraud detection and prevention efforts across th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $206K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by leading regulatory audits, enhancing operational processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to minimize financial impacts and improve audit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance EHR workflows, improve operations, and optimize patient care through effective configuration and analysis of Professional Billing Claims applications...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$89K - $133K *

Take ownership of the denial management process, analyzing claims and collaborating with clinical and financial teams to ensure timely reimbursement and compliance. Leverage your nursing expertise to...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$195K - $215K *

Join a dedicated team to shape enterprise strategies in business continuity and risk management while driving operational resilience across the organization. Leverage your expertise to influence decis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $145K *

Drive high-level analytical support for U.S. Government trade initiatives, conducting in-depth research on policy, supply chains, and economic security while preparing actionable insights for senior s...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $210K *

Join a tenured team specializing in data analysis for life sciences. Leverage your expertise in operations, market strategies, and data interpretation to drive impactful projects for top-tier biotech...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $155K *

Drive impactful data solutions by bridging business needs with engineering teams. Own project intake, prioritize requests, and ensure clear communication across departments to enhance efficiency and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $95K *

Join our team as a Data QA Analyst, where you'll ensure data migration quality across client onboarding. You'll standardize processes, validate data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver high-level financial analysis and strategic insights across multiple business segments. Leverage your expertise to support senior leadership in capital markets and drive...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$109K - $164K *

Drive advanced digital forensics and incident response initiatives while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Leverage deep technical knowledge to enhance operational capabilities and ensure exceptio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships, employing data-driven strategies for enhanced service delivery, retention, and performance improvement while mentoring team members and coordi...

Tulsa, OKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by bridging clinical operations and analytics. Lead projects, deliver actionable insights, and enhance performance across clinics while managing stakeholder commun...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $145K *

Join our Client Insights team to transform data into actionable insights that drive sales and merchant retention. Collaborate across analytics, product, and strategy to enhance AI-driven solutions for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive statistical excellence in oncology clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables while collaborating with diverse teams to support impactful research across various health secto...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $180K *

Transform complex insurance challenges into tailored solutions while leading a dynamic analytics team, driving policy enhancements, and optimizing risk management strategies for a diverse client base...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $147K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to document and analyze business requirements, ensuring effective communication between clients and technical teams throughout the project life cycle. Drive innovative so...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Transform AI analytics by executing measurement frameworks and optimizing performance across voice and chat channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance progress at construction firms by leading assurance engagements, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance. Leverage 8+ years of public accounting expertise to deliver high-quality financial r...

Hunt Valley, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $149K *

Optimize data governance by enhancing metadata quality, ownership, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective governance processes and support data quality initiatives, leveragi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   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.