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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a robust revenue engine for a new Home & Auto insurance unit. Design and implement CRM systems, optimize sales processes, and enhance data-driven decision-making to support...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Elevate your career by leading governance and oversight for GSE and investor requirements in Residential Lending. Drive strategic direction, manage complex functions, and collaborate with senior leade...

Mount Laurel, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Champion financial analysis and reporting by conducting in-depth research, preparing forecasts, and collaborating across departments to enhance decision-making and drive business success...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Manage and execute complex LIMS implementations for public health and environmental labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality out...

Tucson, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $298K *

Lead the charge in data migration and harmonization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity for enterprise reporting and analytics, while driving c...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $103K *

Engage with stakeholders to analyze business processes, identify improvements, and develop solutions that enhance efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and support project...

San Juan, PRRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a transformative AI platform. Drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver impactful solutions that empo...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid. Ensure compliance through quality audits and manage regulatory deliverables, collaborating with stakeholders to uph...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive statutory financial reporting and audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and support leadership in understanding perf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, supporting project teams in clinical trials. You'll analyze budgets, manage general ledger functions, and ensure accurate financial reporting whil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Analyze operational data to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports and dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, focusing on key perf...

Lakeland, FLRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $209K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that fosters innovation through collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful projects, contribute to a thriving team, and help shape industry-leading...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic recovery team to maximize subrogation efforts across diverse claims, ensuring compliance and quality control while providing expert guidance and training to colleagues for optimal resol...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive enterprise-wide compliance projects to secure sustainability certifications. Lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure audit readiness in mission-critical environments, deliverin...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $97K *

Contribute to program success by supporting planning, execution, and management of projects. Analyze data, prepare reports, and optimize resources to ensure objectives are met within scope, time, and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $125K *

Explore your potential by leading risk-based audits of critical initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, evaluate controls, and improve governance of technology-enabled transform...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform workplace safety by leading initiatives, conducting assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement effective health and safety strate...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance business processes across the services lifecycle. Develop reporting solutions and dashboards to drive informed decisions, improve revenue predictability, and support stakeholders i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in data-driven decision-making by applying extensive analytical expertise to improve business processes and enhance stakeholder engagement through effective communication and mentorshi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$228K - $285K *

Join us to build internal actuarial capabilities, measuring and pricing economic value across programs. Collaborate with Finance, Clinical, and Commercial teams to develop robust ROI models and perfor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $500K+*

Engineer project success by leading Primavera P6 scheduling efforts, ensuring effective integration and governance of project schedules while providing expert guidance and support to project teams thr...

Upton, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI development by designing and scaling intelligent applications. Leverage Generative AI and modern tools to enhance productivity and integrate workflows within healthcare platf...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.