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.
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IT Compliance/Risk Management Analyst Senior
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Champion IT regulatory compliance by overseeing programs, collaborating with departments, and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Lead training initiatives and manage compliance docum...
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Advance health analytics by leading the development of innovative models and AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial modeling and analytics applications, ensuring qual...
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Champion the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the Agency's IT environment, collaborating with various teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with establishe...
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Offensive Application Security Analyst
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Drive application security excellence by assessing vulnerabilities and emulating threats. Collaborate with teams to enhance secure development practices and validate security controls, ensuring robust...
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Offensive Application Security Analyst
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Explore application security and threat emulation to enhance cybersecurity. Collaborate extensively with developers and security teams to assess risks and improve secure software practices through tes...
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Research Analyst - Test & Evaluation - Military/Government Experience
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Design and implement analytical frameworks for evaluating military systems, driving key decisions in defense operations. Work collaboratively to assess performance, provide actionable insights, and in...
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Drive the risk management initiatives by embedding risk considerations in operations. Lead assessments, monitor trends, and advocate for process improvements while collaborating across teams to enhanc...
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Explore the critical role of a risk management leader to embed risk considerations across operations, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks while driving improvements...
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Shape the future of risk management by embedding essential practices within operations, ensuring effective monitoring and mitigation of operational risks while collaborating with business leaders to e...
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Transform your career by synthesizing research and insights to drive impactful client solutions. Collaborate with dynamic teams, develop financial models, and engage in primary research to enhance hea...
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Actuarial Director - Consolidated Reporting & Regulatory Oversight
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Lead consolidated actuarial valuation reporting, translating complex results into actionable insights for senior leaders. Drive regulatory compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across the...
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Actuarial Director - Consolidated Reporting & Regulatory Oversight
$159K - $209K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide actuarial valuation reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and strengthen rep...
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Actuarial Director - Consolidated Reporting & Regulatory Oversight
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Champion the enterprise-wide actuarial valuation reporting process, ensuring clarity and compliance in quarterly and annual deliverables while driving continuous improvement and regulatory readiness a...
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Business Analyst (Financial Crime Compliance)
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Drive compliance excellence by bridging business, risk, and IT teams. Leverage your expertise in Financial Crime Compliance to enhance operational workflows and ensure regulatory adherence while foste...
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Join a dynamic team to conduct advanced economic and financial analyses, supporting regulatory initiatives and market integrity through innovative research and collaboration with industry experts and...
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Investment Analyst/Associate - Asset Allocation and Risk Management
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Transform investment strategies by leveraging AI and quantitative analysis. Collaborate with senior management to enhance risk measurement and asset allocation systems, driving innovation in a dynamic...
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Senior Financial Analyst (Team Leader)
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Transform financial management by leading agency-wide budget execution, overseeing resources, and applying data analytics to enhance reporting and decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to dri...
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Senior Manager, Data Governance
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Transform the audit landscape by leading a unified program across SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO frameworks. Drive automation, streamline processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance audit efficienc...
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Lead the charge in managing a unified audit program, coordinating across frameworks and driving automation to streamline processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance effic...
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Transform the audit landscape by leading a unified program across SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO frameworks. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure compliance while driv...
3 days ago
Senior Business Analyst (Consumer and Merchant Analytics)
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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.