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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$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you evaluate and resolve casualty claims with thorough analysis, effective communication, and an aptitude for learning. Collaborate across departments to ensure proactive and fa...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Engage in proactive evaluation and resolution of casualty claims, collaborating with insureds, brokers, and legal teams. Utilize strong analytical skills to ensure fair processing while contributing t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Manage the evaluation, investigation, and resolution of casualty claims, ensuring compliance and efficiency while communicating effectively with all stakeholders. Foster a collaborative work environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Explore opportunities to elevate your career as a Claims Analyst, supporting the evaluation and resolution of casualty claims. Engage with various stakeholders to ensure claims are managed efficiently...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $120K *

Transform vendor relationships and optimize performance as you manage compliance, conduct reviews, and drive business growth. Leverage your leadership skills to ensure adherence to Third-Party Risk Ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $120K *

Elevate vendor relationships and optimize performance as you manage compliance, conduct reviews, and drive business growth. Utilize your leadership skills to ensure adherence to TPRM standards while c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $120K *

Champion vendor relationships and optimize performance through effective risk management, compliance, and collaboration. Drive business growth by conducting reviews, assessments, and negotiations whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Explore the potential of healthcare AI as a Business Analyst, shaping workflows, driving data solutions, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful, secure products that enhance patient outcome...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in application development and support for the NICE Actimize platform, ensuring system stability and compliance while driving strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead application development and support for the NICE Actimize platform, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance fraud detection and risk management capabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading the NICE Actimize platform as a technical expert. Drive application development, support, and strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance, ensuring syste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and support of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application initiatives and ensuring compliance with risk and fraud management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance sys...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage your expertise as a Lead Application Analyst, driving the NICE Actimize platform's development and support. Lead strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application development, support, and strategic initiatives to enhance Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance functions while ensuring system stability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development and support of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application initiatives and ensuring compliance with risk and fraud management strategies while collaborating with stakehold...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the NICE Actimize platform as a technical expert. Drive application development, support, and strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance, ensuring system sta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $166K *

Contribute to quality assurance and risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance and high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Lead a team, collaborate with stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $119K *

Champion the analytical foundation for our Lifetime Income products, collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives from discovery to delivery. Your insights will shape product decisio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $119K *

Drive impactful product decisions by analyzing data and collaborating with stakeholders. Support the end-to-end lifecycle of Lifetime Income offers, ensuring alignment and clarity in requirements and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of risk dashboards and insights that drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with IT and audit teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while craf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing cybersecurity technology portfolios through data analytics, governance, and strategic insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance visibility, streaml...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $135K *

Transform data management by leading nuanced mapping and conversion initiatives, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on accurate financial da...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $240K *

Transform operational risk management by leading initiatives, guiding teams, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive strategic solutions across mu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $240K *

Drive operational risk management initiatives by leading a skilled team, enhancing internal controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks across multiple business segments while ensu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping operational risk management strategies, guiding teams, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive initiatives that mitigat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.