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.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by conducting vulnerability assessments and enhancing cybersecurity measures. Collaborate with teams to identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities in both on-premise...
1 week ago
Front Office Credit Risk Analyst, Assistant Vice President
$90K - $157K *
Join our dynamic team as an AVP, driving credit risk management across diverse business units. Leverage your expertise in Capital Markets to support various product offerings while collaborating close...
3 weeks ago
Research Analyst - Radar Systems Analyst
$113K - $277K *
Pioneer advancements in radar systems analysis, leveraging your expertise to model and evaluate RF performance. Drive technical studies, propose solutions, and inform defense strategies within a colla...
3 weeks ago
Analyst, Regulatory Compliance
$88K - $105K *
Drive compliance excellence by developing policies and strategies to mitigate risks in regulatory frameworks for the energy sector, ensuring adherence to federal and regional laws while fostering inte...
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Actuarial Analyst (Life & Annuity)
$77K - $136K *
Support client projects by delivering high-quality actuarial analyses and financial modeling. Collaborate with senior actuaries in a dynamic consulting environment, gaining international exposure and...
1 week ago
$144K - $155K *
Advance your career by leveraging advanced analytics and data visualization to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Lead and manage complex data projects while collaborating acr...
4 weeks ago
$144K - $155K *
Bring your expertise to enable data-driven decisions by analyzing large datasets, applying machine learning techniques, and creating visual reports. Collaborate across functions to improve operational...
4 weeks ago
Risk Officer II (US)-Nordstrom ECM
$90K - $108K *
Analyze credit risk standards and manage portfolio policies. Collaborate with senior management to evaluate risks, implement enhancements, and provide expert guidance on risk-related matters, ensuring...
Reposted 3 days ago
Manager, Risk and Contract Management
$85K - $156K *
Transform risk management strategies by analyzing contracts and mitigating potential issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with Canadian standards...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Analyst-Risk Management
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leveraging AI and advanced analytics to enhance risk management and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights and innovative sol...
2 days ago
Regulatory Reporting Associate
$120K - $200K *
Empower regulatory compliance processes by executing filings, enhancing data quality, and collaborating across teams to innovate disclosure practices and promote accuracy in multi-jurisdictional repor...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize actuarial processes as a Senior Actuarial Analyst, enhancing reserving and financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights, governance, and operational effici...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Grow your career with our dynamic Alternatives Risk Product Team, evaluating applications, crafting competitive quotes, and managing policy lifecycles in a fast-paced environment while collaborating w...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Champion the underwriting of alternative risk applications, ensuring thorough review, competitive quoting, and effective policy management while collaborating with agents and internal teams to drive s...
4 weeks ago
Commercial Risk Model Development Associate
$90K - $170K *
Shape the future of credit risk assessment by developing and enhancing quantitative risk models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve portfolio management and meet regulatory standards w...
3 days ago
Commercial Risk Model Development Associate
$90K - $170K *
Drive the development and enhancement of quantitative risk models to support credit risk assessment and portfolio management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize methodologies and en...
3 days ago
Commercial Risk Model Development Associate
$90K - $170K *
Transform the landscape of credit risk assessment by developing and enhancing quantitative risk models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions that improve portfolio man...
3 days ago
Commercial Risk Model Development Associate
$90K - $170K *
Optimize quantitative risk models to enhance credit risk assessment and portfolio management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative analytical solutions and ensure compliance...
3 days ago
Reliability and Maintainability Engineering Analyst
$61K - $129K *
Transform reliability and maintainability processes by leading lifecycle planning, optimizing resources, and enhancing system performance through cross-functional collaboration and innovative engineer...
1 week ago
Sr Risk Manager, Amazon Business Payments & Lending
$133K - $185K *
Own the credit strategy for international marketplaces, leveraging data analytics and AI to scale lending solutions. Drive growth and innovation while managing cross-functional relationships and portf...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by providing critical financial analysis and strategic support to drive business decisions, optimize revenue, and enhance performance within a dynamic finance team focused on the...
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$81K - $122K *
Grow your career with a dynamic finance team, driving financial analysis and strategic insights to support decision-making in a complex healthcare environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of marketing strategies by transforming data into actionable insights. As a Data Analyst III, you'll lead data analysis efforts, collaborate with teams, and drive decision-making thro...
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$140K - $170K *
Unlock potential by leading risk management initiatives to support operational success. Collaborate across teams to drive insurance strategies, optimize claims processes, and develop training, ensurin...
Reposted yesterday
$140K - $170K *
Empower your team by leading risk management initiatives and providing strategic support for corporate insurance programs. Enhance operations with your expertise in contract analysis, claims managemen...
Reposted yesterday
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.