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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$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...

1 week 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...

2 weeks 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

$85K - $143K *

Engineer comprehensive risk analyses and mitigation plans, collaborating with teams to enhance compliance and process efficiencies. Drive proactive improvements in technology and cybersecurity risk ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $157K *

Empower your career by delivering expert risk consulting for large-scale construction projects. Analyze complex exposures, provide actionable insights, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $157K *

Champion risk management by delivering expert consulting on complex construction projects. Evaluate exposures, assess controls, and provide actionable insights to enhance underwriting decisions and re...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving research in prediction markets, developing alpha signals, and collaborating through the entire model implementation process. Guide projects from data analysis to live tradi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower business success by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, gather requirements, and implement IT solutions that align with strategic goals. Drive improvements in orde...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower business growth by driving sound credit decisions and shaping risk outcomes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and elevate team capabilities while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic credit decisions that foster sustainable growth while managing risk across complex merchant opportunities. Influence business outcomes through expert insights and elevate team capabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in LIMS to drive innovative solutions in Clinical and Preclinical Sample Management, ensuring compliance and optimizing workflows in a dynamic biopha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $172K *

Unlock potential by providing operational support and data analysis for application stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, enhance processes, and ensure alignment with b...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $100K *

Analyze and support human research protections by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. Collaborate with investigators and IRB reviewers to promote best practices and et...

2 days ago

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

$77K - $176K *

Drive your career with analytical expertise to support insider threat detection. Collaborate with teams to interpret data, develop actionable insights, and enhance security measures. Leverage your ski...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in enhancing risk management practices by partnering with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Drive strategic assessments and governance, ensuring compliance and ef...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $131K *

Elevate your career by leading complex financial analyses and strategic initiatives. As a senior contributor, you'll drive enhancements in reporting, support business decisions, and mentor team member...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard assets while collaborating across diverse teams. Drive effective risk management policies and enhance operational eff...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $126K *

Unlock potential by tackling non-financial risk management challenges for major financial services clients. Collaborate with experts to develop strategies, ensuring compliance and operational excellen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming financial crime detection through advanced analytics and strategic oversight. Leverage your expertise in risk management and investigative operations to shape solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.