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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$100K - $120K *

Lead Risk Management initiatives by overseeing project phases, educating teams, and enhancing decision-making processes. Provide guidance to junior personnel and ensure compliance with risk protocols...

Reposted yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform risk management practices by leading insurance programs and analytics. Collaborate across departments to minimize operational risks and ensure compliance, while driving strategic initiatives...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$57K - $105K *

Advance corporate risk management by supporting claims administration, policy documentation, and data tracking. Ideal for candidates with insurance experience seeking to enhance their career in a dyna...

Bismarck, NDRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$57K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you support risk management through claims administration, policy documentation, and data tracking. This role is ideal for those with a background in insurance seeking to advanc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $297K *

Elevate technology risk management by leading strategic initiatives, executing assessments, and collaborating across functions to mitigate risks and enhance compliance in a rapidly evolving technologi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $113K *

Drive organizational accountability and compliance by enhancing risk management frameworks, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organizat...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K - $152K *

Empower project success by identifying and mitigating risks in construction. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that enhance quality, schedule, and financial performance while translating co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Join a dynamic Project Controls team to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring successful project delivery. Leverage your analytical skills to transform complex data into actionable insights, collabora...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Empower project success by identifying and mitigating risks in construction. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, analyze data, and communicate insights, ensuring quality and financial perfor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Champion risk management excellence by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project delivery through data-driven insights and strategic risk p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Transform project outcomes by leading risk management initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful delivery of construction projects while e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$139K - $207K *

Lead client-focused data commercialization initiatives, leveraging actuarial expertise to develop solutions that enhance account growth and drive impactful results within assigned teams and strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $207K *

Lead the charge in client-focused data commercialization initiatives, leveraging actuarial expertise and analysis to drive project success and strengthen market results while cultivating client relati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate national risk engineering strategy and lead a team to drive profitable growth and client value in the technology sector while collaborating with cross-functional leaders and external partne...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Unlock risk management potential by conducting assessments, preparing reports, and providing expert advice. This flexible, home-based role involves significant travel, ensuring comprehensive risk prev...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on developing and maintaining market risk models that drive effective management and compliance within a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Engineer innovative risk segmentation strategies to optimize financial returns. Leverage advanced analytics and statistical methodologies to enhance model development and support cross-functional coll...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing advanced risk segmentation strategies, leveraging statistical methodologies and machine learning to optimize financial returns and enhance model performa...

Southfield, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Unlock potential by managing risk segmentation strategies, enhancing model development, and collaborating across teams to optimize financial returns and compliance in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $168K *

Champion risk management initiatives by overseeing insurance programs and claims administration. Collaborate across departments to minimize operational risks and ensure compliance, while driving strat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $225K *

Join a team that delivers market insights through robust economic research and analysis to inform strategic decisions for clients. Engage with varied stakeholders and contribute to impactful financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document technology solutions, bridging business needs and technical delivery while ensuring user-centered design and effective API integration fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Oversee risk management for active trading clients, ensuring robust frameworks and methodologies. Engage with clients to assess risk, monitor exposures, and enhance reporting while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee risk management for financial advisory services, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring compliance and high-quali...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive risk management excellence in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing clie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.