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 *

Optimize credit risk modeling and governance by developing robust models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive data management initiative...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse credit portfolio, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management while fostering relationships with financ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead a global team in managing liquidity risk and stress testing, ensuring compliance with policies while enhancing risk management processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate financial risk management by leading a global team focused on liquidity risk and stress testing. Drive initiatives to enhance policies and processes, ensuring compliance and effective risk mit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing liquidity risk and stress testing, ensuring robust governance and quality assurance. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial risk management and safeguard market integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Transform the landscape of financial risk management by leading a global team focused on liquidity risk and stress testing. Drive initiatives that enhance governance and ensure compliance with rigorou...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion effective risk management by leading a global team focused on liquidity risk and stress testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and safeguard financial...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical data quality as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring effective data flows and integrity across healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor strategies and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform risk management practices by overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective communication of threats and opportunities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to e...

Today

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

$150K *

Champion sustainable investing by leveraging quantitative analysis and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics platforms and drive impactful reporting for diverse...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful data-dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading risk management for complex programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring project success and stakeholder sat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing risk for complex infrastructure programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring project success and alignment with stakeholder ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate risk management for complex infrastructure programs by leading assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success and safety throughou...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Manage risk for complex infrastructure programs by leading assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success and safety throughout the develo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading risk management for complex programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring project success and stakeholder sat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Transform the landscape of M&A transactions by leading innovative insurance solutions. Collaborate with top industry experts to execute high-impact placements, fostering relationships that empower cor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Shape the future of reinsurance operations by leading complex processes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with partners to enhance decision-making and manage risks w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Join our team to lead reinsurance processes, ensuring compliance and driving decision-making. Utilize your critical thinking and time management skills to manage risks, improve processes, and contribu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Deliver impactful reinsurance solutions by managing complex processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with partners. Lead special projects and drive improvements while navigating regulatory la...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Drive impactful reinsurance processes, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with partners. Lead projects, enhance efficiencies, and contribute to a new system implementation, fo...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading reinsurance processes, managing risk, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with partners to drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency while contributing to a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Elevate your career by leading reinsurance processes, ensuring compliance, and driving decision-making. Collaborate with partners, manage risks, and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance third-party risk management capabilities, focusing on AI and automation to improve efficiency and compliance. Collaborate across teams to align methodologies with...

3 days 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.