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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$150K - $190K *

Transform cyber risk management by leading product strategy for scanning and risk data. Collaborate across teams to enhance data accuracy, usability, and scalability, ensuring actionable insights for...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $220K *

Optimize the product strategy for scanning and risk data, connecting technical systems with user needs. Drive improvements in data quality, usability, and scalability while collaborating across teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that’s redefining claims handling by managing complex Professional & Management Liability claims. Collaborate with professionals in the industry to ensure optimal outcomes while driving in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead consulting engagements focused on IT risk management, ensuring compliance and effective controls in various environments while managing project activities and mentoring junior staff. Drive client...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in IT Risk Advisory by partnering with clients, addressing critical compliance needs, and managing engaging projects that enhance oversight and security within their technology landsca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower organizations by leading IT risk advisory engagements, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to assess IT controls and enhance client relationships while managing projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative IT risk advisory projects, leveraging your expertise to enhance compliance, optimize controls, and drive improved client outcomes through collaboration and mentoring, all while nav...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead IT Risk Advisory engagements, managing projects and mentoring teams while ensuring compliance and enhancing client relationships in a dynamic environment. Drive success through strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Manage IT Risk Advisory engagements, leading project teams to assess controls and compliance while mentoring staff. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored solutions addressing governance, risk...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Inspire change by leading IT risk advisory projects, managing teams, and delivering tailored compliance solutions that enhance client relationships while addressing unique governance and risk manageme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower organizations to navigate IT risk by leading compliance projects, mentoring staff, and delivering tailored solutions in a dynamic environment while building strong client relationships...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join our IT Risk Advisory team to lead assessments and enhance compliance for diverse clients. Utilize your expertise in IT controls, risk management, and project leadership while mentoring junior sta...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $170K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions that drive performance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program budgets and contribute to high-impact projects in th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise risk management by executing core processes, driving strategic insights, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to strengthen risk awareness and decision-m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $139K *

Lead the charge in managing outsourced regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Collaborate across business units to streamline processes and support audit readiness for st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $130K *

Develop innovative actuarial models and enhance existing ones to uncover data trends. Collaborate with a team to drive results in Medicaid and Medicare initiatives, contributing to impactful solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and analyzing market risk stress tests, ensuring compliance and providing insights to senior management. Collaborate across business lines to enhance risk assessment meth...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful research and analysis in defense production systems, collaborating with Navy sponsors to inform strategic decisions. Engage in complex studies, develop analytic frameworks, and...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by analyzing human decision-making in complex environments. Contribute to operational assessments and policy development that enhance command effectiveness and maximize the use of...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic analysis to senior national security decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to explore complex military challenges, develop actionable insights, and enhance U.S...

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $225K *

Champion the future of risk management by leveraging your actuarial expertise in a remote role focused on regulatory consulting, pricing, reserving, and reinsurance strategies, while advancing your pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $122K *

Join a team that's enhancing cyber pricing capabilities through data analysis and tool development. Collaborate globally to support pricing activities, portfolio monitoring, and reporting, driving dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing modeling standards and production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial decision-making through advanced analytics in asset liability ma...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $300K *

Drive the development of a comprehensive risk management framework for a CFTC-regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization, ensuring compliance and proactive risk assessment across market, credit, oper...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $300K *

Join a team that's building a cutting-edge risk management framework for a CFTC-regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization. Lead the design and execution of enterprise risk strategies, ensuring compl...

2 days 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.