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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Drive innovative business intelligence strategies by leading data infrastructure and analytics initiatives, empowering teams with actionable insights to enhance decision-making and foster a data-centr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Champion your career by leveraging your analytical skills to address insider threats and counterintelligence challenges. Collaborate with teams to produce actionable intelligence and enhance security...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the advancement of a continuous monitoring program, integrating security data into automated dashboards and reports, while enhancing enterprise risk posture and ensuring compliance with industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $289K *

Champion innovative reinsurance solutions by leveraging data and analytics. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive pricing strategies, enhance delivery efficiency, and mentor junior actu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by enhancing data architecture and pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility. Collaborate with teams to support analytics initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making ac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a critical role to enhance cybersecurity operations, focusing on network security, compliance, and monitoring in both cloud and on-premises environments. Work independently and collaborative...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $100K *

Unlock your potential with this dynamic role in Internal Audit, focusing on credit risk management. Collaborate with teams to assess controls, enhance audit techniques, and contribute insights into fi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead risk operations to enhance alert handling, case review, and collections. Drive team performance against service levels while managing documentation, compliance, and first-line controls. Collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance customer trust by managing security assurance and AI governance. You'll maintain accurate security documentation, oversee AI agents, and ensure our practices evolve with industry st...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer trust through security assurance and AI governance. This role focuses on maintaining accurate security documentation and optimizing AI agents to support governanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Elevate your career with a pivotal role in investment compliance, ensuring seamless trading operations. Collaborate with traders and data, analyze trends, and enhance compliance systems to support str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational efficiency by managing diverse analytical and administrative functions, ensuring seamless execution of budgeting, contracting, and resource management within a dynamic program en...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze investment risks, define metrics, and ensure compliance with client mandates. Collaborate on reporting and risk assessments to support informed decision-making and enhan...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $228K *

Elevate the analytics culture by driving insights across functions to optimize fraud and risk strategies, leveraging data, dashboards, and experimentation to support business goals and enable informed...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate your career by managing financial reports and audits, optimizing self-funded plans, and collaborating with clients and teams to enhance service delivery and compliance in a dynamic environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $110K *

Innovate data analytics and AI solutions to enhance internal audit processes. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, streamline operations, and develop training while ensuring compliance wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engineer data-driven insights that enhance product decisions and partner experiences. Collaborate with product leadership, designing metrics and experiments to optimize performance across payments and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate risk management practices by leading market risk analysis and stress testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen exposure limits and enhance decision-making while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining actuarial excellence by providing strategic leadership, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve impactful business objectives and en...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $88K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team to tackle innovative projects while developing your engineering expertise through collaboration and hands-on experience in a supportive environment...

Reposted today

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

$82K - $88K *

Empower innovation by tackling engineering challenges with a focus on collaboration and hands-on project engagement. Leverage your education in a dynamic environment that fosters teamwork and professi...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $95K *

Drive project success by supporting managers in budget, scope, and timeline tracking while fostering positive client relationships on engineering projects, especially in water and wastewater infrastru...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Optimize analytical solutions to enhance business performance and decision-making across the insurance portfolio. Lead actuarial research, risk management, and cross-functional initiatives while foste...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $114K *

Engage in operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving service delivery, and optimizing processes. Shape the future of underwriting operations while ensuring compliance and enhancing clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.