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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$126K - $188K *

Manage Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) processes from triage to implementation, leading complex transactions and fostering relationships with industry stakeholders to position as a market leader in de-ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $244K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data into actionable actuarial insights for life insurance, shaping business strategies with innovative mortality and lapse assumptions across Canadian and US m...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the evolution of the Oracle EPM Cloud planning platform, translating business needs into actionable insights and automations. Manage a small team while ensuring data integrity and supporting F...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$48K - $115K *

Elevate your career by ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, manage complaints, and enhance processes while developing strong relationships across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$48K - $115K *

Drive compliance excellence by assessing risks, managing consumer complaints, and ensuring adherence to consumer protection laws. Collaborate with business lines to enhance processes and maintain regu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$48K - $115K *

Analyze consumer protection laws and compliance risks to enhance operational integrity. Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to regulations, manage complaints, and support compliance tr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize internal controls and risk management with independent audits while collaborating with management. Contribute to effective governance assessments, ensuring compliance and addressing weaknesse...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the Enterprise Risk Management framework, optimizing insurance processes and leading cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks and drive company growth across global operations...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in complex security assessments, guiding junior staff and enhancing procedures. Drive modernization of authorization processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and securit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team to design and build the data foundation that will drive intelligent operations and AI integration across the firm, with direct access to leadership and the autonomy to innovate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform risk management for a dynamic financial advisory practice by identifying and mitigating operational, regulatory, and professional risks. Collaborate with leadership to develop effective cont...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Transform risk management in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring high-quality cli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring hi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Manage risk management initiatives for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape risk management strategies in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of risk management in our Financial Advisory Services practice. Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate risks while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and enhance operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance and operational exce...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead risk management for our Financial Advisory Services practice, ensuring compliance and operational integrity while developing effective controls and training. Shape risk strateg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team by leading risk management initiatives in financial advisory services. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading risk management for our Financial Advisory Services. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality client s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services team, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Risk Management Manager, leading risk initiatives in Financial Advisory Services. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.