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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.