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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$80K - $112K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business needs, drive process improvements, and support application enhancements. Leverage SQL and data analysis to deliver effective solutions while mentoring...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare analytics to enhance decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative tools and insights that drive performa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $138K *

Lead the development of high-impact Power BI solutions, optimizing data pipelines and semantic models to empower investment risk analytics. Collaborate across teams, enhancing data delivery and busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Champion strategic initiatives by providing expert analysis and recommendations, drafting policy documents, and supporting leadership decision-making through effective communication and organization w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding enterprise technology and operations. As an IT Security Analyst, you'll assess risks, respond to incidents, and implement security strategies to protect ag...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding enterprise technology and operations. As an IT Security Analyst, you'll conduct risk assessments, manage security incidents, and implement robust cybersecu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by safeguarding enterprise technology and operations. Lead risk assessments, incident response, and security strategy implementation to protect against evolving t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $177K *

Champion innovative risk adjustment solutions by leveraging deep expertise to enhance payer and provider strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful presentations and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert product support in trade confirmations and static data management, ensuring operational risk mitigation and compliance in the dynamic world of commodit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance trade confirmation processes in the Derivatives Confirmations Group, focusing on commodities and FX. Collaborate with internal partners to ensure compliance and mitigate...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful oncology projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct insightful research, and deliver compelling analyses that shape client strategies an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage with data to define and analyze risk finance technology requirements. Collaborate to resolve data quality issues and ensure compliance with regulations, while documenting processes and preparin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming actuarial practices through advanced analytics and technology. Collaborate on reserve studies, capital management, and pricing analyses to empower clients with data-dri...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Explore your career as a Senior Actuarial Analyst, collaborating on reserve studies and pricing analyses. Leverage advanced analytics and technology to empower clients with data-driven decisions acros...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Business Analyst, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure program requirements are met, documentation is precise, and communications are clear. Your attention to detail and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing practices while collaborating with business partners to support key i...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing industry practices while collaborating with business partners to comm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Optimize actuarial practices by leading reserving projects, conducting analyses, and communicating insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and support strategic initiativ...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Analyze actuarial models and data to support reserving projects and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance practices and lead projects, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulatory req...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive portfolio finance and reporting, managing funding, liquidity, and financing relationships while collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective investment strategies and repo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving quality risk management and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate risks, ensuring patient safety and product quality in a r...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to optimizing Capital Markets processes by bridging trading, operations, and tax compliance. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance efficiency and support regulatory initiatives in a dyn...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining catastrophe risk analytics, leading a skilled group in modeling science and data engineering. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance automation, and translate insights into...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $145K *

Help us lead the charge in catastrophe risk analytics, blending modeling science and data engineering. Drive team performance, set technical standards, and translate model outputs into strategic under...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of our ServiceNow platform by designing, developing, and supporting ITSM solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless integrations...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.