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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$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of our operations by leading key projects and collaborating across teams to drive impactful results while fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic work environment...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of application development by leading complex projects, coding, and enhancing software solutions. Collaborate with teams to design, troubleshoot, and optimize applications while m...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of marine underwriting by assessing risks, negotiating policies, and mentoring junior underwriters to ensure profitability and compliance while delivering excepti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic risk management solutions for high-profile clients. Drive growth and profitability while mentoring teams and influencing market trends through expert knowledge a...

Solon, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $262K *

Elevate business development by managing key relationships in the payments industry. Leverage expertise to implement tailored strategies for complex clients, ensuring profitable growth and exceptional...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $128K *

Take ownership of strategic underwriting for Contract Surety, driving business growth and profitability while fostering relationships with brokers. Leverage your expertise to make impactful decisions...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join us in driving strategic partner relationships to enhance revenue growth and market expansion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative partner recruitment strategies and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $197K *

Empower talent development by designing and implementing performance management solutions that align with business strategies, ensuring accountability and fostering growth across diverse employee popu...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Explore the complexities of Russian and Eurasian crypto threats, owning end-to-end attribution and analysis. Collaborate with a global team to produce actionable intelligence and represent expertise i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $147K *

Help us guide financial institutions to measurable outcomes through expert value consulting. Leverage your analytical skills and industry knowledge to influence engagement, optimize platform usage, an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Analyze market data and develop automated trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with a skilled quantitative team to identify trading opportunities and enhance execution systems f...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving pipeline generation and building local partnerships. Engage with key customers, represent the brand at events, and thrive in a dynamic startup environment focused on SMBs a...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate quality assurance by enhancing the Quality Management System for simulation products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and maintain customer satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $130K *

Innovate business processes to enhance HEDIS® data reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor compliance, evaluate metrics, and drive interventions that support operational excellen...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by bridging business needs and engineering. Leverage SQL expertise and analytical skills to ensure data integrity and support informed decision-making across th...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $190K *

Advance your career by shaping analyst relations and market perception in AI and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful evaluations and strategic narratives that enhanc...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage data acquisition and integration for Flag Football, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow, establish standards, and translate business needs into actionable data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare analytics by bridging complex data with strategic insights. Leverage your SQL expertise and analytics engineering skills to empower stakeholders and drive va...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $286K *

Join a team that's redefining risk management by building a scalable Risk Decision Platform. Leverage AI/ML to enhance decision-making processes, ensuring real-time accuracy and adaptability in a dyna...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$112K - $168K *

Pioneer the evolution of enterprise security operations by optimizing SIEM capabilities, enhancing detection processes, and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and response times ac...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex datasets to drive decisions across a fast-scaling energy planning function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and operational effici...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by conducting critical analysis on transnational threats, fusing multi-source intelligence, and producing actionable insights to enhance border security and inform strategic decision...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $140K *

Shape the future of public service by leading technology consulting projects that enhance operational efficiency and strategic goals for state and local agencies, ensuring compliance and delivering im...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $269K *

Drive innovation by owning a business domain and building AI solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with leaders, prototype impactful applications, and establish reusable patterns to enhance team productiv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.