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.
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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Optimize pricing strategies by leveraging analytical skills and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance rate adequacy monitoring. Develop innovative processes, support strategic initiatives, and c...
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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
Sr. Analyst, Actuarial - Reserving
$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
$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...
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Health Program Analyst I, Health (RAD)
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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
Equity Research Analyst - Small/Mid Cap, Technology and Industrial Sector
$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
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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...
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$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
Senior Project Manager-Regulatory, Risk Remediation
$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...
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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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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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...
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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...
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$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...
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$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...
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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...
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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...
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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.