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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$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping health analytics by developing predictive models and causal evaluations. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance data-driven insights, ensuring rigorous methodo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of health analytics by leading predictive modeling and causal inference projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven insights, ensuring rigorous methodolog...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Develop and deliver advanced predictive models and causal analyses in health analytics, ensuring methodological rigor while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Aon's analytics capabil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate health analytics by designing and delivering predictive models and causal studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven insights, ensuring rigorous methodologies and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Optimize cash management by ensuring accurate daily transactions, maintaining liquidity, and supporting strategic financial planning. Collaborate with teams to enhance treasury operations and build st...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Drive impactful data analytics initiatives by partnering with operations and customer support teams to deliver actionable insights, enhance decision-making, and foster self-service analytics that impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Explore data-driven insights to enhance operations and customer support. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful analyses, foster self-service analytics, and mentor peers, driving strategic improv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, partnering with Operations and Customer Support to enhance member outcomes through innovative analytics and strategic decision-making...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing fraud detection and prevention. Lead a skilled group of analysts, driving innovative strategies and operational excellence to protect our portfolio and improv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate risk management practices by leading the enterprise risk program, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring robust governance. Develop strategies to improve risk assessments and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $208K *

Transform economic challenges into actionable insights by leveraging data analysis, project management, and leadership skills. Engage with diverse stakeholders to craft tailored cost models that drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of data-driven decision-making. Leverage your analytical expertise and insurance knowledge to deliver impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency and dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $180K *

Lead data-driven initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to create impactful analytical solutions. Utilize advanced SQL and Power BI to drive decision-making, ensuring accurate and accessible d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $180K *

Join us in transforming business needs into data solutions that empower decision-making, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for operational, underwriting, and strategic insights across the enter...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $101K *

Champion strategic financial modeling and market analysis to drive autonomous mobility initiatives, supporting large-scale deployments and investment decisions while collaborating across teams in a dy...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $117K *

Shape the future of sanctions compliance by overseeing program development, conducting risk assessments, and providing expert guidance to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operation...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading financial reporting and regulatory compliance efforts. Collaborate across teams to prepare accurate financial statements and support audits, enhancing your expertise in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance electric reliability by leading transmission and resource adequacy studies, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying advanced project management techniques to improve assessment p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of internal auditing by conducting comprehensive audits across diverse business units, ensuring effective risk management and control processes while collaborating with cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a data analytics professional, supporting client engagements through insightful analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products and d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing complex processes and data to identify revenue leakage and control gaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable solutions, enh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive risk management solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to assess and mitigate risks, develop strategies, and enhance project outcomes...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to assess regulatory changes, shape IT policies, and enhance governance frameworks. Drive compliance readiness and risk management in a dynamic regul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $122K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise technology policies and standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess regulatory impacts, enhance governance frameworks, and ensure complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $122K *

Transform your career by leading regulatory change initiatives across IT, Legal, and Risk teams. Drive compliance, enhance governance frameworks, and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory standard...

1 week 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.