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.
$138K - $157K *
Reimagine risk management by driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance governance and process excellence in a transformative environment...
1 week ago
Risk Control Consultant or Senior Risk Control Consultant
$94K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing Equipment Breakdown risk control, consulting with clients and partners to enhance loss prevention strategies. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and foster...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to vital IT programs by analyzing customer needs and ensuring requirements are clear and actionable. Your expertise will bridge the gap between clients and IT professionals, facilitating ef...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$88K - $110K *
Empower your career by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance IT systems. Analyze business needs, document requirements, and drive improvements in efficiency and scalability while leading disaster...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join our Compliance team as a hands-on Compliance Analyst, where you will execute KYC and KYB onboarding processes, ensuring quality compliance while managing applications in a fast-paced environment...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Market Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Vice President
$120K - $215K *
Lead the charge in managing North America Power and Gas market risks, analyzing trades, mentoring a team, and enhancing risk methodologies while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock new opportunities as you manage actuarial analysis, innovative pricing strategies, and growth initiatives for property products. Collaborate with top talent for impactful decision-making that e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Underwriting Consultant - Risk Management Team
$90K - $110K *
Grow your career with us by enhancing underwriting practices, mentoring teams, and driving risk management strategies. Collaborate in a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and profes...
2 weeks ago
EH&S Manager - Risk Management
$107K - $145K *
Shape the future of environmental health and safety by leading risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across operations while collaborating with key stakeh...
2 days ago
Research Scientist, Multi-Agent
$500K+*
The Research Engineer, Agents role at Anthropic involves developing and optimizing agentic systems powered by Claude, focusing on enhancing performance and usability for complex tasks. Candidates will...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
$160K - $200K *
Transform your career by leading enterprise-wide risk strategy, governance, and analytics. Partner with executives and stakeholders to deliver insights that support strategic objectives, ensure compli...
4 weeks ago
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
$180K - $220K *
Unlock enterprise-level risk insight and leadership, driving strategy and governance across risk management frameworks. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure adherence to risk appetit...
4 weeks ago
Manager, P&C Insurance Model Risk - Financial Engineering & Modelling
$101K - $169K *
Join a team that's transforming insurance modeling. Lead analysts in validating complex models, engage with top-tier clients, and enhance your expertise in a dynamic quantitative environment focused o...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that analyzes credit policies and develops strategies to enhance lending effectiveness, utilizes data analytics for risk management, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful d...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to redefining risk management in construction. Utilize your extensive knowledge to collaborate with clients nationwide, enhancing their operational effectiveness while min...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Business Analyst, Security Remediation
$118K - $152K *
Lead the charge in coordinating cloud security remediation and governance initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and compliance within the banking sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
4 days ago
$117K - $177K *
Drive intelligence analysis and reporting by synthesizing data to support mission objectives. Collaborate with teams to refine requirements and deliver actionable insights, ensuring quality control an...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform risk management for a leading private equity real estate client. Drive strategy and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to oversee a broad portfolio and mitigate future risks e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance
$86K - $119K *
Drive risk management excellence by executing comprehensive audits, enhancing internal controls, and championing compliance initiatives. Join us in shaping best practices and supporting strategic grow...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance
$86K - $119K *
Innovate internal audit practices and enhance compliance frameworks to drive risk management and operational excellence within diverse real estate functions, ensuring effective controls and continuous...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, TRIAD and Risk Operations
$100K - $120K *
Transform the Retail Risk function by aligning technology with business strategies, managing applications, and enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environment that supports Unsecured Lending...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Manage financial operations by analyzing budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Support senior leadership in executing financial strategies and maintaining a...
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$140K - $180K *
Champion innovative solutions by designing robust, cloud-native architectures and leading engineering teams to create scalable systems across diverse platforms in a dynamic, greenfield environment...
Reposted 6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Innovate underwriting strategies by analyzing and modeling Specialty risks, enhancing exposure capture systems, and collaborating with brokers to drive growth in Specialty Reinsurance...
2 days ago
Securitized Products Research Analyst, US Fixed Income
$110K - $135K *
Analyze and evaluate mortgage-backed securities and CLOs, producing insights and reports for clients. Collaborate with teams to assess trends, model data, and enhance operational strategies in a dynam...
Reposted 4 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.