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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through proactive threat detection and response. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine intelligence processes, ensuring...
3 days ago
Lead Application Security Architect
$131K - $238K *
Shape the future of application security by designing and implementing enterprise-wide security architectures. Lead strategic initiatives, establish frameworks, and ensure compliance while mentoring t...
Today
Senior Compliance Analyst-Advisory Services
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing compliance processes within advisory services, utilizing your expertise to develop efficient oversight procedures, conduct data quality control, and ensure adherence to re...
Yesterday
$130K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to lead cutting-edge prediction research, transforming complex problems into actionable insights through innovative experimentation and statistical analysis, while fostering talent...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Enterprise Risk - Senior Manager, Governance, Risk & Resilience
$126K - $234K *
Lead comprehensive governance and risk engagements, enhancing client resilience and risk management practices while fostering collaboration and innovation within a high-performing team. Drive key insi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$71K - $105K *
Transform compliance processes by analyzing operational data, monitoring performance metrics, and supporting regulatory initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance EMS system performance and...
4 days ago
Risk Management Insurance & Contracts Manager
$126K - $160K *
Transform the landscape of risk management by overseeing comprehensive insurance programs, negotiating contracts, and guiding strategic initiatives to enhance King County's resilience and operational...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $105K *
Analyze financial data and support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial operations and ensure compliance, while developing your expertise in a d...
1 week ago
$220K *
Lead the charge in innovative reinsurance projects, designing structures and negotiating treaties, while leveraging your extensive experience in Fixed Indexed Annuities. Drive impactful decisions and...
Reposted today
Fiduciary Risk Specialist (Trust Examiner)
$90K - $155K *
Elevate fiduciary risk management by leading examinations of financial organizations. Collaborate with a team to assess compliance, operational risk, and asset management, ensuring effective communica...
1 week ago
Fiduciary Risk Specialist (Trust Examiner)
$90K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate fiduciary risk management and compliance in financial organizations. Lead examinations, assess operational risks, and communicate findings to enhance oversight and ensu...
1 week ago
Data Analyst- Project Controls
$83K - $102K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on data-driven project controls. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop automated data flows and insightful dashboards, enabling i...
6 days ago
Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst
$70K - $114K *
Transform your career by advancing our Enterprise Risk Management Program. Collaborate with teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory s...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Engage in strategic policy development to address antimicrobial resistance. Lead consultations, interpret scientific data, and coordinate activities with stakeholders to enhance public health initiati...
Reposted today
Financial Risk Management - SOX Advisory Senior (IT)
$133K - $148K *
Shape the future of financial governance by leading risk advisory efforts, enhancing internal controls, and fostering stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and operational resilience in a dyn...
Yesterday
Fiduciary Risk Specialist (Trust Examiner)
$90K - $155K *
Drive comprehensive fiduciary risk assessments and examinations for financial organizations, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. Collaborate with a team to analyze findings and communic...
1 week ago
Information Technology Risk & Compliance Analyst
$90K - $100K *
Lead the charge in executing complex IT compliance initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance practices and secure management ownership of...
4 weeks ago
$115K - $173K *
Oversee a team of policy analysts to conduct impactful research and inform public policy discussions, focusing on economic well-being for low- to moderate-income communities. Collaborate with diverse...
Today
$104K - $130K *
Transform public policy discussions by leading a team of analysts to conduct impactful research. Collaborate with diverse experts to enhance economic well-being for low- to moderate-income communities...
Today
Senior Analyst, ALM & Treasury
$88K - $141K *
Empower financial strategies by analyzing interest rate and liquidity risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capital planning and reporting processes while ensuring compliance with regulation...
Today
Senior Payment Risk Analyst - Merchant Acquiring
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative solutions in payments risk and fraud prevention, leading efforts in chargeback mitigation and merchant underwriting. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management strategies...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Partner with us to identify and mitigate risks in health programs, ensuring compliance with legislation and enhancing quality improvement initiatives across the organization. Collaborate with teams to...
1 week ago
$75K - $90K *
Unlock potential by providing critical analysis and reporting for companywide processes, collaborating across departments to enhance reserving, forecasting, and portfolio analyses while leveraging adv...
Today
$115K - $245K *
Lead the charge in actuarial and risk analytics, overseeing technical peer reviews and managing client-focused projects. Leverage quantitative expertise to support decision-making for senior executive...
3 weeks ago
$320K - $350K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of actuarial leadership in Canada. Drive pricing, reserving, and analytics while collaborating with executive leadership to ensure profitable growth and complianc...
2 weeks ago
What does a Risk Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.