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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$137K - $233K *

Drive strategic balance sheet decisions by leading ALM modeling and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management, optimize funding strategies, and deliver insights that influence sen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic FP&A team to drive financial insights and support strategic planning. Collaborate with leaders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and expense management, ensuring effective resource all...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $123K *

Transform product operations as a vital contributor, enhancing merchant experiences, resolving payment issues, and optimizing processes in a dynamic fintech environment. Thrive as a problem-solver and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client IT systems and controls while managing audit engagements. Collaborate with diverse teams to maximize operational efficiencies and minimize risks, driving impactful...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Explore innovative network security solutions while managing firewalls and security appliances. Lead enterprise security architecture and enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $117K *

Innovate data analysis processes to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while maintaining compliance with healthcare...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $139K *

Support strategic planning and decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Leverage analytical expertise and financial oversight to enhance research initiatives and improve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Develop and enhance front-office data management and analytics for securitized products, integrating diverse data sources and improving reporting tools to support portfolio management and decision-mak...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Engage in complex financial investigations, analyzing assets and providing expert guidance on forfeiture processes. Collaborate with law enforcement to trace illicit assets and prepare documentation f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform data analysis by ensuring accurate responses in our conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance data integrity and user e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data accuracy in a conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance user queries and improve data represent...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of data analysis by ensuring accurate insights in our conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and user experience, driving i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive efficiencies and innovations in actuarial operations, collaborating with teams to enhance products, improve data storytelling, and strengthen client engagement through data analytics and advance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining risk technology by developing robust platforms for real-time risk monitoring and analytics. Collaborate with quantitative analysts to ensure high-performance systems acro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative health analytics solutions that drive executive decision-making. Lead client engagements, unify analytics content, and optimize total-cost-of-care strategies while mentoring teams a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $103K *

Advance disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in a field environment. Utilize expertise in the National Disaster Recovery Framework to ensure effective re...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $103K *

Shape disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective recove...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $103K *

Advance disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective reco...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective recove...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Engineer strategic initiatives as a Program Analyst, supporting leadership through data analysis, workflow management, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful de...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping pricing strategies through innovative analytics and collaboration. This role involves developing methodologies, monitoring performance, and influencing decisions across mult...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Contribute to innovative pricing strategies by applying analytical skills and actuarial techniques. Collaborate across teams to develop and maintain pricing processes, ensuring effective communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement innovative pricing strategies, utilizing analytical skills to influence business decisions and enhance product performance across multiple functions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Engage in a dynamic role that leverages analytical skills to develop and implement pricing strategies across multiple teams, influencing business performance and driving innovation in pricing methodol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Optimize pricing processes and methodologies through analytical insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support strategic initiatives. Drive innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.