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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$166K - $191K *

Transform gas supply insights into actionable risk assessments, ensuring electric reliability. Collaborate with industry stakeholders to enhance operational awareness and drive informed decision-makin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $124K *

Champion data integrity and risk reporting by leveraging advanced technology tools. Collaborate with investment risk managers and technology teams to enhance reporting solutions and ensure timely oper...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $124K *

Advance your career by leveraging technology to enhance risk data analysis and reporting. Collaborate with investment risk managers and technology teams to optimize solutions and ensure data quality a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $124K *

Elevate your career by leveraging advanced technology to enhance risk monitoring and reporting. Collaborate with investment risk managers and technology teams to optimize data analysis and ensure comp...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion IT risk governance by conducting assessments, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and communicate insights effectively, driving organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by leading due diligence and mentoring teams in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to manage engagements, develop client relationships, and ensure quality control whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Manage client engagements in credit risk services, providing tailored financial analysis and due diligence. Lead and mentor staff while driving business development and ensuring quality control across...

Conshohocken, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting structured finance vehicles by performing trust reporting, compliance testing, and data reconciliation. This role offers dynamic challenges and significant e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $98K *

Join a team that's shaping risk management strategies to enhance resilience and protect assets. Collaborate across business units to drive improvements in global insurance programs and support enterpr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Support risk assessments, documentation, and reporting while collaborating across functions to ensure compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the Enterprise Risk Management Framework by supporting risk assessments, documentation, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and enhance risk mitigation strategies, del...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $275K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading information security governance, managing risks, and aligning policies with compliance standards while fostering strong partnerships with stakeholder...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing procurement and financial processes through data management, project oversight, and specification writing. Collaborate across divisions to drive performance improvements a...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and maintenance of counterparty credit risk models, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate methodologies. Leverage your analytical skills in a dynamic team to enhance risk...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $200K *

Shape the future of market risk management by leading CCAR and FRTB initiatives, enhancing stress testing processes, and collaborating with IT to implement robust governance frameworks and reporting c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $105K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll collaborate with teams to design and deploy innovative data-driven solutions, enhancing efficiency and profitability across the insurance lifecycle through advance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join us to shape compliance strategies by analyzing taxpayer behavior and risks. Leverage data analytics and research to enhance compliance frameworks, ensuring effective risk management and promoting...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Sanctions Screening SME, driving system design, analysis, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance screening processes and ensure compliance, while leveraging dee...

Jersey City, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$66K - $114K *

Champion the analysis and development of actuarial data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, h...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine actuarial models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to impactful rate de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Analyze and support actuarial processes, developing statistical data and rate impacts. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to Medicaid pricing and projection...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Deliver impactful actuarial analysis by supporting rate determination and statistical validation. Collaborate with teams to refine data and enhance pricing models, contributing to strategic Medicaid p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Develop analytical models and support Medicaid pricing initiatives by conducting statistical analyses and validating data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, contributing to effective rate determin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data, supporting Medicaid pricing, and refining actuarial models. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that balances in-office enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Empower your analytical skills by supporting Medicaid pricing through data analysis, model updates, and actuarial insights. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive impactful rate determinations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.