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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$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...

Today

  •   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

$148K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading operational risk management initiatives, guiding teams, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive strategic risk solutio...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $240K *

Optimize operational risk management by leading initiatives, guiding teams, and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment while driving ri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative quantitative research, enhancing trading strategies and portfolio models through advanced statistical techniques and unique datasets, while managing the full re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Empower your career by evaluating and managing insurance risks, collaborating with brokers, and driving profitability in a dynamic underwriting environment. Bring your expertise to a role that values...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $115K *

Support and enhance client experiences by managing interest rate and currency risks through derivatives. Ensure accurate trade execution, coordination, and operational controls while collaborating wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing AI governance and risk management. You'll implement frameworks, monitor compliance, and engage with key stakeholders to ensure effective policy adoption and m...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming AI workflows into production systems. Collaborate closely with major customers to design, build, and evaluate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive me...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the analysis and management of interest rate risk, enhancing analytics and translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership while collaborating across teams to ensure e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading second-line technology risk oversight, enhancing governance, and shaping data management practices. Collaborate across teams to address emerging challenges and deliver o...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $105K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining impactful reports and dashboards. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting, transforming ra...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Manage technology risk oversight, data governance, and cybersecurity by collaborating across teams to enhance controls and address regulatory changes, contributing to safe, fair outcomes for clients w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $151K *

Lead the development and execution of data governance strategies, ensuring compliance and quality across data management processes. Collaborate with teams to address data issues and enhance reporting...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $151K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational risk management practices. You'll assess risks, develop strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and protect the organiz...

Reposted 5 days 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.