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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$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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Yesterday

  •   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...

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  •   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

$140K - $170K *

Elevate risk management practices by leading insurance coordination efforts, supporting operations, and mentoring team members. Harness your expertise to drive risk analysis, policy management, and tr...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Elevate the corporate risk management approach by managing insurance policies, leading team training, and collaborating across divisions to analyze and mitigate financial risks, ensuring alignment wit...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing insurance and risk programs, supporting operations and preconstruction teams to optimize contract evaluations, mitigate risks, and drive corporate value through strategic i...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Lead and manage risk management initiatives, overseeing insurance programs and supporting operations teams to align with corporate goals, while conducting risk analysis and ensuring compliance with co...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Join our team to analyze risks and manage insurance policies, supporting preconstruction efforts and leading initiatives that enhance corporate goals. Work collaboratively to ensure compliance and pro...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading teams to optimize insurance programs and support operations in construction projects, enhancing organizational goals through expert analysis and innovati...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Oversee risk management operations across multiple regions, leading a dedicated team in reviewing contracts, pricing policies, and managing insurance programs to support corporate goals and ensure eff...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's focused on risk management, leading insurance strategies, and supporting cross-functional collaboration to optimize project-based operations while enhancing corporate safety and com...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Oversee and transform the management of insurance policies, guiding teams to analyze risks, negotiate terms, and support corporate goals. Drive compliance and efficiency in operations, ensuring alignm...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Support operations by managing risk and insurance initiatives across regions. Lead team members to uphold corporate goals and coordinate comprehensive insurance policies, ensuring effective risk analy...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by guiding and managing insurance and risk programs, supporting operations teams, and providing crucial analysis and training to minimize risks, ensuring alignment with corporate valu...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Lead risk management initiatives by supporting operations and preconstruction teams, driving the coordination of insurance policies, and fostering strategic partnerships to mitigate risks and ensure p...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Drive support for risk management in operations and preconstruction teams. Lead team members in overseeing insurance policies and programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while effectively ma...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $170K *

Optimize risk management practices by leading a dynamic team, overseeing essential insurance operations, and providing strategic support to enhance corporate objectives in construction and preconstruc...

Reposted yesterday

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

$98K - $140K *

Lead the charge in supporting the trading team by managing deal lifecycles, ensuring accurate data entry, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with traders and back-office teams to resolv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming risk management strategies across operations. Support preconstruction initiatives, oversee insurance coordination, and cultivate team leadership to enhance corporate ob...

Reposted yesterday

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

$111K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading data analysis initiatives, designing workflows, and translating complex technical details into clear reports. Collaborate with stakeholders and supervise a team to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $137K *

Pioneer innovative data analysis strategies to enhance AI safety and education. Lead a team in assessing trends, designing workflows, and translating complex data into actionable insights for stakehol...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape enterprise risk management by developing capital models and stress tests, enhancing risk frameworks, and supporting regulatory assessments to ensure robust risk oversight across the organization...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $174K *

Shape risk management strategies by conducting thorough analyses, developing mitigation plans, and collaborating with teams to enhance compliance and policy improvements, ensuring a proactive approach...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $174K *

Advance risk management strategies by conducting thorough analyses, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and train new analysts, fostering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.