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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance processes in a dynamic environment fo...
Today
Senior Analyst, Expense Allocation Governance
$94K - $115K *
Champion financial accuracy and operational efficiency by leading expense allocation processes, collaborating with finance teams, and enhancing data tools to support strategic decision-making and comp...
5 days ago
Senior Analyst, Expense Allocation Governance
$94K - $115K *
Contribute to financial controls and expense allocation by analyzing data, collaborating with teams, and enhancing operational efficiency using Oracle tools. Drive process improvements and ensure comp...
5 days ago
Senior Incident Response Analyst (Global Security)
$90K - $110K *
Provide 24/7 support to critical security incidents, driving timely solutions while coordinating with global teams to safeguard infrastructure and ensure compliance with enterprise standards...
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$85K - $100K *
Unlock your potential by managing third-party risk exposure, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance processes and efficiencies throughout the risk management lifecycle...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to manage third-party risk exposure, ensuring compliance and effective risk management throughout the lifecycle of service provider relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to manage third-party risk exposure, ensuring compliance and effective risk management throughout the service provider lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Support impactful reinsurance accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in billing and data management. Drive collaborations with finance and external partners while maintaining strong organization and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development and governance of quantitative models for assessing risk and valuing exposures in natural gas, LNG, and power trading, while delivering actionable insights that enhance decisi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance risk management strategies, leveraging AI and data insights to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement...
Yesterday
$111K - $132K *
Transform risk management by overseeing district safety programs and employee benefits, analyzing claims, and implementing effective policies to minimize risks while ensuring compliance with regulatio...
3 weeks ago
$54K - $111K *
Transform credit analysis by overseeing underwriting processes, monitoring risks, and preparing detailed credit approval documents. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer exp...
1 week ago
$54K - $111K *
Shape the future of credit analysis by underwriting and monitoring loans, identifying risks, and preparing detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer experience...
1 week ago
$54K - $111K *
Lead the charge in credit analysis by underwriting, monitoring risks, and preparing approval documents. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance customer experience while managing compl...
1 week ago
Payments Risk & Resilience Lead Business Analyst - Assistant Vice President
$90K - $157K *
Shape the future of payments resilience by leading business readiness and operational strategies for SWIFT capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and robust contingency planning across teams and...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join our Pharmacy Finance Analytics team to analyze complex data, develop forecasting models, and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and improve financial outcomes in pharmacy...
1 week ago
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by contributing to cybersecurity efforts, developing tools and methods to mitigate risks, and supporting vulnerability assessments to enhance information security across agency s...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Analyst, Privacy Operations - Customer Operations Regulatory & Compliance
$100K - $120K *
Unlock the potential of privacy operations by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data governance, support technology implementation, and drive a customer-centric culture while managing project...
1 week ago
Wholesale Portfolio Risk Officer III
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining portfolio quality and enhancing client relationships. You'll lead due diligence, underwriting, and credit structuring while managing risk and driving insigh...
1 week ago
Property Principal Risk Specialist- Remote
$120K - $145K *
Drive impactful risk evaluations by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance underwriting processes and support high-risk account management through strategic loss control initiatives and team...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to drive impactful credit decisions and manage client portfolios. Leverage your expertise in underwriting and risk assessment to ensure compliance and foster strong client relationship...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Analyze and validate financial reports while ensuring compliance with loan agreements. Collaborate with teams to monitor portfolios, underwrite transactions, and present findings to management, drivin...
3 weeks ago
Operational Risk Oversight Officer-Technology, Data and Operations
$160K - $170K *
Empower operational risk management by providing independent oversight, identifying risks, and advising senior leaders. Collaborate with business units to enhance risk frameworks and ensure compliance...
4 days ago
Operational Risk Oversight Officer-Technology, Data and Operations
$160K - $170K *
Manage independent risk oversight for operational risks within the Technology, Data, & Operations team. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while fostering a proact...
4 days ago
Operational Risk Oversight Officer-Technology, Data and Operations
$160K - $170K *
Elevate operational risk management by providing independent oversight, identifying risks, and advising senior leaders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance risk frameworks and ensure co...
4 days ago
What does a Risk Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.