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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$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Unlock potential by leading complex analytics projects and developing innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and establish rigorous analyti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $170K *

Empower executive leadership with strategic financial insights to drive growth initiatives. Collaborate on M&A, pricing, and R&D investments while delivering actionable recommendations in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and integrity within federal healthcare programs through rigorous investigations, data analysis, and collaboration with key stakeholders to produce actionable fi...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in transforming cloud and application security. Drive innovative AI-driven DevSecOps strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration acro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a global team focused on clinical research compliance. You will negotiate and interpret informed consent for biospecimens, shaping the future of precision medicine and ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $130K *

Help us elevate our business continuity management program by providing expert advisement, conducting risk analyses, and developing strategies to ensure organizational resilience and effective respons...

Rochester, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Engage with a global team to oversee clinical monitoring and site management, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and investigator collaboration throughout the trial process, while maintaining audit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $105K *

Lead regulatory operations by overseeing submissions, enhancing processes, and mentoring the team. Ensure compliance and accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, remote environment. D...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive team excellence by guiding Fraud Investigators in complex cases, ensuring effective operations while maintaining high standards and escalation support. Elevate investigative skills and collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion cost analysis excellence across complex projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost control systems and drive successful project deliv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $151K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to analyze data needs, develop decision support systems, and implement innovative solutions. Lead projects, mentor colleagues, and ensure secure delivery o...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $185K *

Elevate the legal landscape by leveraging AI to transform workflows. Collaborate with law firms to design and implement innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption of advanced legal technologie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by providing advanced technical expertise to design, implement, and support complex data solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure data accuracy and resolve issues while leading i...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive growth in the Healthcare sector by securing new enterprise accounts, leveraging AI voice technology to enhance patient and clinician experiences while navigating complex sales cycles and regulat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by driving business growth in financial services. This role focuses on developing client relationships, identifying consulting opportunities, and managing the sales cycle to delive...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing privacy management processes and compliance technology. This role supports platform administration, user engagement, and operational improvements, ensuring e...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Drive the deployment of advanced observability solutions, ensuring optimal performance monitoring and compliance for federal missions. Mentor teams and analyze architectures to enhance system reliabil...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $181K *

Transform contract management by leading risk mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance across government and commercial projects. Drive operational excellence and enhance proposal quality while m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing financial strategies and contract negotiations. Collaborate with senior leadership to support Managed Care goals and enhance stakeholder relationships while ensuring compl...

Greenville, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Optimize governance and risk management at scale, guiding compliance and security strategy while collaborating across teams to enhance our organizational resilience as we expand into new markets and n...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $180K *

Lead and develop a high-performance finance analytics team while driving operational excellence and innovative analytics. Shape financial strategies, enhance data capabilities, and foster collaboratio...

San Ramon, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your storytelling skills by crafting compelling proposals and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate our value to clients, while managing resources and optimizin...

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3 weeks 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.