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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$130K - $193K *

Advance analytical oversight of Buy Now Pay Later products, ensuring effective credit risk management and strategic alignment. Collaborate across functions to implement data science solutions and upho...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower risk management excellence by leading the development and implementation of innovative frameworks. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective oversight and promote a robust risk culture as w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Risk Engineer, applying your expertise in risk management to support large-scale construction projects. Engage collaboratively with contractors and clients to drive effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join us to enhance patient safety and compliance by managing risk across departments. Utilize data-driven insights to implement effective strategies, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-quality ca...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Elevate your career by joining our Global Risk Analytics team to enhance traded risk methodologies, support regulatory stress tests, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative risk manageme...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of information security by driving application vulnerability management, incident response, and automation. Contribute to enhancing security operations while coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $137K *

Shape your career as you enhance security operations, manage vulnerabilities, and automate processes. Collaborate with technology teams to drive application security and incident response while foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $137K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by managing application vulnerabilities, automating tasks, and collaborating with software teams to ensure robust incident response and risk mitigation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $137K *

Drive the future of information security by enhancing vulnerability management, automating security operations, and collaborating with development teams. Utilize hands-on incident response expertise t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive data-driven insights in property and casualty insurance ratemaking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management processes, automate workflows, and implement innovative sol...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock insights through data analysis to enhance property and casualty insurance ratemaking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure data quality, and drive strategic dec...

Levis, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $105K *

Empower our team by managing Third Party Risk Management efforts, ensuring compliance and effective oversight across multiple business lines. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and mitigate risks...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you prioritize, assess, and report on vital SIGINT information, utilizing your expertise to synthesize actionable intelligence for diverse customers while enhancing your analyti...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the oversight of credit risk management for consumer real estate portfolios, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze complex transactions and e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion credit risk management by overseeing portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing expert analysis on complex transactions to mitigate risks and enhance asset qualit...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee credit risk management for a diverse portfolio, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Drive performance through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders to mitigat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $177K *

Join a team that's redefining customer risk management by resolving complex issues and driving satisfaction. You'll partner with executives, manage high-visibility accounts, and lead strategic initiat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $177K *

Drive exceptional risk management by resolving complex customer issues and mitigating attrition risk. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and strategic visibility across a d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Shape client strategy and drive revenue growth by leading a team of Account Executives managing complex Commercial Lines clients. Foster relationships, identify new business opportunities, and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $193K *

Empower your career by managing complex customer risk scenarios, driving resolution, and enhancing satisfaction for enterprise-level accounts. Collaborate with executives and internal teams to ensure...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $177K *

Unlock potential by delivering world-class risk management for enterprise accounts. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex issues, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing a defined p...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of data-driven insights as you shape innovative actuarial models and predictive analytics solutions, collaborating across teams to drive impactful business decisions and enhance y...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $129K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you develop innovative actuarial models and predictive analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and drive impactful results i...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Develop and design a firm-wide risk platform, integrating engineering, data, and investment risk. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable analytics solutions while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive insurance program management and risk analysis to enhance operational resilience and streamline risk financing processes across various sectors. Utilize data-driven insights and digital tools fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.