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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$69K - $105K *

Drive risk management initiatives by conducting in-depth analyses, enhancing internal controls, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with business leaders to identify and mitigate risks while optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to assessing cybersecurity risks and driving remediation efforts. Leverage your analytical skills and GRC expertise to enhance control effectiveness and communicate findin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Transform Fixed Income Trading Systems by collaborating with developers and business users. Drive data migration projects, manage documentation, and ensure timely project deliverables while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $123K *

Optimize enterprise insurance operations and risk management through data analysis, process improvements, and strategic partnerships. Foster collaboration across teams to enhance insurance programs an...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $123K *

Join a team that's shaping risk management strategies by translating complex data into actionable insights. As a key player, you'll enhance operations and support insurance programs, driving improveme...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $277K *

Unlock the potential of defense program cost analytics by developing comprehensive cost estimates and analyses across multiple government projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $202K *

Join a team that's driving risk management excellence, executing assessments, and enhancing operational resilience strategies across business units to ensure compliance and effective risk oversight in...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Drive risk management excellence by evaluating operational resilience, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering collaboration to identify and mitigate risk exposures across the org...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Elevate the risk management framework by providing independent oversight of business resiliency and operational resilience programs. Assess risks, evaluate effectiveness, and ensure compliance while c...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Drive independent oversight of business and operational resiliency initiatives. Assess risks, evaluate program effectiveness, and collaborate with teams to enhance risk management strategies across te...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $202K *

Champion risk management excellence by providing independent oversight, assessing resilience, and conducting thorough evaluations. Collaborate across teams to identify risks and enhance operational re...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $139K *

Join our team as a Senior Risk Analyst, driving risk management initiatives and enhancing governance processes. Collaborate with various teams to ensure effective risk identification and management, c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $139K *

Lead the charge in enhancing risk management practices within a dynamic team, collaborating across functions to ensure effective risk identification, assessment, and governance. Drive organizational r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Drive comprehensive analytics projects from scoping to delivery, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic remote environment...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape analytics solutions through comprehensive data projects, engaging clients from initiation to delivery. Enhance your expertise by integrating diverse tools and methodologies in a collaborative, r...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as an Estimator, analyzing costs and preparing competitive estimates for construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency while driving project suc...

Quanah, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $98K *

Advance your career by supporting a robust risk control environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while gaining expertise in compliance, operational risk, and ethical practices to enhance s...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing North American casualty placements, developing client relationships, and negotiating coverage terms. This role involves supporting senior brokers and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Lead the management of North American casualty accounts, driving new business development, negotiating coverage terms, and fostering relationships with clients and underwriters to enhance service deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Unlock insights into healthcare research by shaping strategic direction, leveraging proprietary datasets, and driving impactful analyses. Collaborate with teams to elevate our research methodology and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform risk management by supporting capital adequacy assessments, conducting stress tests, and enhancing risk assessment tools. Collaborate with senior management to ensure compliance and effectiv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $117K *

Oversee independent liquidity risk management by evaluating and challenging Treasury practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and participating in governance to enhance effectiveness...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $117K *

Empower Treasury Oversight through robust risk management practices, performing evaluations, and supporting the liquidity and interest rate risk frameworks while fostering collaboration across teams t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $137K *

Engineer operational insights by transforming production data into actionable models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and unify data sourc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $137K *

Transform production data into actionable insights as a mid-level Operations Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop statistical models and unify data sources, driving process impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.