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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$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...

3 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...

3 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...

3 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

$85K - $125K *

Transform analytical insights into impactful pricing strategies while collaborating across multiple teams. This role is crucial for developing and monitoring pricing processes, ensuring rate adequacy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Optimize pricing strategies by leveraging analytical skills and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance rate adequacy monitoring. Develop innovative processes, support strategic initiatives, and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Drive analytical excellence by developing and implementing pricing strategies, collaborating across teams to enhance pricing methodologies and ensure rate adequacy while leveraging innovative problem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $133K *

Elevate your career by supporting valuation processes and driving insights in actuarial practices. Collaborate with teams to analyze trends, establish projections, and enhance financial strategies in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $99K *

Launch your career as an Actuarial Analyst, providing critical insights for rate determination and loss reserves. Collaborate with teams to implement rate changes and enhance financial performance thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $102K *

Empower the access to community resources and support housing initiatives for individuals in the justice system. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data and enhance referral processes, ensuring...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Engage in critical analysis of small/mid cap technology and industrial sectors to drive investment success. Collaborate with portfolio managers, conduct in-depth research and reporting, and contribute...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $116K *

Lead end-to-end dashboard delivery, from design to deployment, while optimizing Tableau solutions and integrating Generative AI tools for enhanced analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ef...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to enhance risk management, improve safety, and optimize claims performance. Collaborate with teams and vendors to drive initiatives that strengthen safety protocol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving regulatory risk management initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement compliance measures and ensure project delivery aligned with evolving reg...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Empower operational excellence by supporting the Orion system for client performance reporting, driving accurate data integration, and enhancing advisor onboarding processes. Collaborate with teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive client success by supporting performance reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating new advisor integrations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Proactively enhance proc...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to identifying and mitigating risks in trade practices. As a Risk Management Consultant, you'll collaborate with partners to ensure compliance and enhance operational effi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Transform risk management practices by conducting trade surveillance and compliance reviews, collaborating with teams to mitigate potential risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in a d...

Springfield, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on risk management and compliance. Collaborate with experts to enhance trade surveillance, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to regulations while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Support risk management initiatives by executing trade surveillance and compliance reviews. Collaborate with teams to identify potential risks and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adheren...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Grow your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to identify and mitigate risks in trade practices, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting fiel...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Champion risk management by performing trade surveillance and compliance reviews. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, develop corrective actions, and ensure adherence to regulations, enhancing o...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Lead the charge in risk management by performing trade surveillance and compliance reviews. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, enhance processes, and ensure adherence to regulations, all while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Drive risk mitigation and compliance by performing trade surveillance and collaborating with management. Leverage your expertise to identify potential violations and enhance operational efficiency wit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $110K *

Champion risk management by conducting trade surveillance and compliance reviews. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, develop corrective actions, and ensure adherence to regulations, all while f...

3 days 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.