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.
LOB Risk Expert - Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) Risk
$112K - $228K *
Help us shape and oversee the risk management strategies and execution within our Corporate & Institutional Banking Risk organization, ensuring compliance and stability across business functions while...
1 month ago
Data Analytics Manager - Risk Adjustment (Hybrid)
$127K - $236K *
Manage and lead a data analytics team to enhance Risk Adjustment programs, utilizing advanced analytics for actionable insights and improved outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Operational Risk Analyst
$90K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Operational Risk Analyst, leading risk management initiatives across North America. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational frameworks, assess risks, and...
Yesterday
$112K - $133K *
Drive impactful data analysis to enhance digital services and customer experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring continuous improvement acr...
2 days ago
$75K - $158K *
Analyze complex Navy logistics data to drive decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build data pipelines, create dashboards, and deliver insights that enhance operational efficiency and support mi...
Yesterday
Risk Management Consultant (Construction)
$160K - $170K *
Lead the charge in risk management for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful project delivery across...
Today
Risk Management Consultant (Construction)
$80K - $95K *
Champion risk management strategies for large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Drive proactive risk assessments and enhan...
Yesterday
Risk Management Consultant (Construction)
$160K - $170K *
Transform your career by leading risk management for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery across key sectors, ensuring effective comm...
Yesterday
$132K - $181K *
Champion risk management excellence by influencing strategic decisions across projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while fostering a robust risk culture and continuous improvement wi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize enterprise risk management processes by influencing key business decisions and shaping risk frameworks. Empower project executives and enhance organizational resilience in a role that champio...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize risk management frameworks by leading enterprise-wide initiatives that integrate decision-making with strategic objectives, while guiding senior leaders on complex pursuits and enhancing orga...
4 weeks ago
$132K - $181K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise risk frameworks and advising executives on risk strategies. Drive a strong risk culture while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives across projects in a p...
4 weeks ago
$132K - $181K *
Innovate risk management strategies as a strategic enterprise advisor, ensuring alignment with corporate governance. Champion best practices and strengthen frameworks while guiding senior leaders thro...
4 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Cyber Risk Assurance
$110K - $130K *
Optimize the Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance cybersecurity strategies, policies, and compliance measures while m...
1 week ago
$110K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance and operate the Operational Risk and Control environment, ensuring effective control design, monitoring, and testing while collaborating with various departments to supp...
1 week ago
Business Process Risk Experienced Associate
$90K - $108K *
Unlock potential by assessing business risks and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver effective solutions, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a dyn...
Yesterday
Business Process Risk Experienced Associate
$90K - $108K *
Analyze business risks and enhance client operations by assessing internal controls and compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions, ensuring high professional standards and clie...
Yesterday
Business Process Risk Experienced Associate
$90K - $108K *
Lead the charge in assessing business risks and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with clients to identify issues, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while leveraging your expertise...
Yesterday
Manager - Stress Testing Data, Controls and Analytics
$96K - $136K *
Elevate enterprise stress testing through data management, analytics, and regulatory reporting. Lead cross-functional teams to modernize processes using Python and Databricks, ensuring accuracy and co...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Analyze client needs and lead analytics consulting engagements to deliver tailored solutions in credit risk management. Collaborate with teams to drive insights, enhance business performance, and maxi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Casualty Treaty Underwriter
$237K - $347K *
Unlock your potential by underwriting and pricing Casualty treaty reinsurance. Collaborate with teams to analyze risks, negotiate contracts, and develop strategies that drive profitability and innovat...
3 days ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
$127K - $172K *
Empower secure software development by enhancing application security practices, implementing innovative technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security measures...
1 week ago
Audit Manager II (US) - Model Risk Audit
$94K - $153K *
Optimize audit processes by leading complex projects, providing expert guidance, and collaborating across functions to enhance risk management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and b...
3 weeks ago
Alternatives Product Business Analyst - Hedge- Assistant Vice President
$80K - $140K *
Empower your career by leading innovative alternatives projects, focusing on Hedge. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business transformation and technology development while utilizing AI for pro...
Reposted today
Senior Analyst, Infrastructure
$105K - $130K *
Empower your career by providing analytical support to shape investment strategies and manage infrastructure portfolios. Collaborate with a dynamic team to assess opportunities and integrate ESG consi...
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.