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.
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Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations by developing, filing, and maintaining product forms. Collaborate with team members to meet project goals while mentoring juni...
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Develop portfolio analytics and client engagement strategies while enhancing services. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize analytics tools and train new hires, driving excellence in portfolio co...
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Transform risk strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, optimize operations, and implement innovative solutions for strategic growth in a dynamic environment...
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Unlock potential by leading state-level pricing strategies in a dynamic team. Collaborate with actuaries and product leaders to drive innovative solutions, navigate complexities, and enhance competiti...
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Join a team that's shaping state-level pricing strategies. Lead innovative actuarial projects, collaborate with product leaders, and drive solutions that enhance competitiveness across diverse markets...
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Unlock potential by leading state-level pricing strategies, collaborating with actuaries and analysts to innovate and enhance product offerings. Drive compliance and performance through advanced actua...
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Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping state-level pricing strategies. Collaborate with actuaries and analysts to innovate and enhance product strategies, navigating complex regulatory lands...
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Join a team that's shaping state-level pricing strategies by leveraging advanced actuarial expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive innovative solutions, enhance member impact, an...
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Drive innovative pricing strategies as a Regional Actuary, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance state-level product offerings. Leverage advanced actuarial techniques to navigate comple...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of pricing strategy by leveraging advanced actuarial techniques to drive innovative solutions across diverse state markets, enhancing member impact and competitiv...
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Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and business strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex requirements into actionable solutions, enhancing processes and...
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Transform business needs into actionable solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your analytical skills to drive project success in a fast-paced software environment, ensuring...
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Transform business insights into actionable strategies as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive technology solutions, ensuring alignment between bu...
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Empower cross-functional teams by gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and driving process improvements to enhance decision-making and project outc...
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Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and strategy. Leverage your analytical skills to gather requirements, improve processes, and support decision-making in a fast-paced soft...
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Empower business success by bridging needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into actionable insights, driving product development and process improvements i...
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Unlock potential by analyzing complex business requirements in financial services. Collaborate with application and engineering teams, drive data analysis, and support stakeholders to achieve project...
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Shape the future of financial services by collaborating on analytical use cases and requirements. Lead discussions with stakeholders, document findings, and ensure technical alignment for successful p...
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Lead Analyst, Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR)
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Shape the future of healthcare revenue management by leading IDR processes, ensuring compliance, and driving data-informed improvements while mentoring a team of analysts to optimize workflows and enh...
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Champion enterprise risk analytics by leading a global team to develop advanced tools and insights, enhancing risk management strategies and fostering collaboration across the organization for effecti...
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Drive enterprise-wide risk analytics by leading a team to develop advanced tools and insights, enhancing risk management efficiency and effectiveness while fostering talent and collaboration across th...
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Advance your career by leading a global team in enterprise risk analytics, driving innovative analytical solutions, and enhancing risk management strategies across the organization. Collaborate with s...
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Engage in enterprise-wide risk analytics leadership, driving advanced tools and insights. Oversee a team to enhance risk management efficiency, collaborate with senior leaders, and foster talent devel...
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Associate Sales Specialist-Local Government Risk
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Transform local government sales by proactively building relationships, generating pipeline, and driving revenue through innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with a world-class sales team to exceed...
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Shape strategic risk management initiatives by analyzing complex data and advising on threat mitigation, directly supporting critical mission operations for enhanced security and operational integrity...
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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.