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.
Business Rules Analyst Lead - External Reporting
$114K - $218K *
Champion business transformation by leading complex analysis and design sessions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and automation in financial services, ensuring compliance...
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Business Rules Analyst Lead - External Reporting
$114K - $218K *
Lead the analysis and design of complex business rules, ensuring effective governance and integration across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process controls and drive auto...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Analyze market risks and investment performance, providing oversight and strategic insights to enhance risk management and decision-making across teams, ensuring robust evaluations of counterparties a...
1 week ago
$79K - $158K *
Unlock potential by analyzing and pricing Medicare Advantage plans, updating assumptions, and collaborating with underwriting to enhance portfolio reporting and support plan sponsor reconciliations. D...
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Business Rules Analyst Lead - External Reporting
$114K - $218K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business processes through effective analysis and implementation of complex business rules. Lead cross-functional projects, mentor peers, and ensure compli...
1 week ago
AI Governance Analyst - Senior Level
$114K - $218K *
Engineer AI governance strategies by leveraging advanced analytics to assess risks and enhance decision-making across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and s...
4 days ago
AI Governance Analyst - Senior Level
$114K - $218K *
Join a team that's shaping AI governance by assessing risks and enhancing decision-making through advanced analytics. Collaborate across functions to influence enterprise strategies and ensure respons...
4 days ago
$101K *
Empower decision-making by providing financial and operational analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate across business units to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving perfo...
2 weeks ago
$101K *
Unlock potential by delivering insightful financial analysis and operational support. Collaborate across business units to drive informed decision-making, enhance performance, and manage risks through...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Stop-Loss Risk and Proposals
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of the sales process for self-funded stop-loss cases, evaluating risk, managing proposals, and collaborating with underwriters to enhance case preparation and market success...
1 week ago
$85K - $95K *
Transform risk assessment by managing Energy accounts, focusing on Oil & Gas. Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to evaluate submissions, analyze data, and ensure profitable growth while adhe...
4 days ago
Lead Business Resilience Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Elevate business resilience by collaborating with leaders to develop and implement comprehensive programs that ensure effective recovery capabilities and enhance overall operational quality across the...
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$85K - $114K *
Contribute to financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Collaborate with teams to provide insights and support audits, while maintaining internal controls and e...
1 week ago
Regulatory Operations Analyst, User Safety & Risk Operations
$110K - $130K *
Champion global regulatory operations by managing complex compliance issues and collaborating across teams to ensure legal integrity and operational excellence in a dynamic tech environment...
1 month ago
$72K - $100K *
Architect data-driven insights as a Planning & Performance Business Analyst. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making across conferences through analytical rigor, operational reporting...
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Executive Director, AI Risk & Governance
$180K - $250K *
Transform the future of AI governance by ensuring compliance, oversight, and ethical standards while enhancing operational efficiency in asset management. Drive responsible AI adoption across processe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Associate Principal, Quantitative Risk Management
$179K - $230K *
Champion innovative risk models in Quantitative Risk Management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and documentation. Drive the development of pricing and stress t...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize financial management processes by providing strategic insights and analysis. Collaborate with Program Managers to enhance budget oversight, forecasting, and performance metrics, ensuring oper...
4 days ago
Product Analyst- Hybrid/Remote
$100K - $110K *
Elevate your career by developing innovative insurance products that drive growth and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends and enhance customer satisfaction...
4 days ago
Actuary - Individual Wealth Finance & Actuarial
$90K - $110K *
Optimize pricing strategies and enhance actuarial models for Individual Wealth products. Collaborate on profitability assessments and product development initiatives while driving process improvements...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Cyber Exposure Management
$168K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in cyber security, ensuring robust protection of assets through innovative strategies and incident response. Collaborate across departments to enhance ris...
1 week ago
Manager, Cyber Exposure Management
$168K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cyber security measures, leading a skilled group of engineers and analysts to protect assets and manage threats. Drive strategic initiatives and collaborate a...
1 week ago
Manager, Cyber Exposure Management
$168K - $234K *
Manage a diverse team to enforce and monitor cyber security controls, ensuring the protection of assets and compliance with security standards while addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities acr...
1 week ago
Manager, Cyber Exposure Management
$168K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in cyber security operations, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats while collaborating across departments to enhance risk management and co...
1 week ago
Senior Business Analyst - Regulatory Change Management (RCM), UAT & Compliance Data Integration
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing regulatory compliance through effective UAT management, translating requirements into actionable test cases, and ensuring data integrity across systems. Collaborate with s...
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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.