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.
Assistant Vice President, Health Analytics Data Scientist
$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
Assistant Vice President, Health Analytics Data Scientist
$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
Assistant Vice President, Health Analytics Data Scientist
$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
Assistant Vice President, Health Analytics Data Scientist
$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
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
2 days ago
Enterprise Risk Management Program Manager
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior FCRM Risk Analyst - Sanctions, Name Screening
$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
Sr Financial Analyst - External Reporting and Regulatory
$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
Senior Reliability Engineer, RAPA & TS
$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
$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
$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...
1 week ago
Revenue Assurance Senior Business Analyst
$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
Risk Lead (Pharmaceutical Construction)
$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...
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Lead IT Regulatory Change Analyst
$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
Lead IT Regulatory Change Analyst
$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
Lead IT Regulatory Change Analyst
$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
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.