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.
$127K - $243K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing investment management through expert analysis, strategic oversight, and compliance. Lead research and reporting efforts while driving efficiencies and ensurin...
4 days ago
Sr. Cyber Risk 3rd Party Analyst
$145K - $234K *
Help us shape the future of third-party cybersecurity risk management by leading comprehensive assessments, identifying control gaps, and enhancing compliance practices in a dynamic, regulated environ...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $119K *
Manage financial operations by overseeing budgets, analyzing expenditures, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to prepare financial plans and reports, driving efficiency and accuracy acros...
1 week ago
Sr Analyst, Credit Risk - BSC (Hybrid)
$85K - $117K *
Shape your future by analyzing credit risk in power and gas portfolios, collaborating with business leaders to assess counterparty exposure, and enhancing Credit Risk systems to safeguard profitabilit...
3 weeks ago
Sr Analyst, Credit Risk - BSC (Hybrid)
$85K - $117K *
Shape the future of credit risk management by analyzing portfolios, recommending credit terms, and fostering partnerships across teams to ensure robust risk assessments and compliance...
3 weeks ago
Sr Analyst, Credit Risk - BSC (Hybrid)
$85K - $117K *
Drive credit risk assessment for a diverse portfolio, analyze exposures, and recommend terms to ensure robust financial practices in power and gas trading, while collaborating closely with cross-funct...
3 weeks ago
Sr Analyst, Credit Risk - BSC (Hybrid)
$85K - $117K *
Accelerate your career by analyzing credit risk in the wholesale power and gas sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess creditworthiness and develop strategies that drive business su...
3 weeks ago
Data Governance Analyst , Vice President
$113K - $170K *
Elevate your career by shaping data governance strategies that enhance data quality and integrity. Collaborate across teams to implement policies and frameworks that drive actionable insights and ensu...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower the Program Finance department by leading project control initiatives. Your expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value Management will be essential in achieving financial success wi...
Reposted 3 days ago
Risk Finance Data Management Manager II- Market and Counterparty Risk
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading a team to deliver data solutions for Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk. Drive compliance with Basel III regulations while enhancing data integrity and operation...
2 weeks ago
AVP, Actuary (Focus: Management Liability)
$129K - $280K *
Join a team that's leading actuarial insights in Management Liability, driving pricing analyses, reserving, and strategic support while cultivating key relationships across departments for optimized b...
3 weeks ago
AVP, Actuary (Focus: Management Liability)
$129K - $280K *
Elevate your career as an actuarial lead, providing strategic pricing and profitability insights within Management Liability. Collaborate cross-functionally and manage analytics professionals while in...
3 weeks ago
AVP, Actuary (Focus: Management Liability)
$129K - $280K *
Lead actuarial strategies focused on Management Liability, guiding pricing and reserving analyses while managing a team of analytics professionals. Collaborate across functions to enhance profitabilit...
3 weeks ago
Senior Service Reliability Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Empower innovative reliability practices by leading service excellence, mentoring engineers, and optimizing AI tooling for mission-critical systems in a collaborative, hybrid work environment spanning...
Reposted 2 days ago
Associate I - Catastrophe Risk Management
$79K - $145K *
Engage in quantitative analysis projects to assess risk exposure from catastrophes, interpreting data models and client information with guidance from senior team members while delivering impactful re...
3 weeks ago
Associate I - Catastrophe Risk Management
$79K - $145K *
Contribute to risk analysis projects by managing data and performing calculations to assess exposure from catastrophes. Collaborate with clients and senior team members to deliver insights and compreh...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $200K *
Help us enhance our analytical capabilities and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions in capital management and risk analytics for insurance clients globally, while contributing to research and cl...
1 week ago
$100K - $135K *
Join our team as a Senior Analyst to drive financial analytics for payer contracts. Shape the future of healthcare through advanced data modeling, insights, and cross-functional collaboration, ensurin...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Exposure & Vulnerability Management
$180K - $240K *
Unlock potential by leading a global exposure and vulnerability management program. Drive strategy, execution, and modernization across security operations, ensuring effective risk reduction and align...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join our team as a Business Analyst to enhance Medicaid claims systems. Leverage your expertise in prior authorizations and healthcare processes to drive improvements, ensure compliance, and support o...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst Product Control
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's pivotal in managing daily P&L tracking and reporting for commodity trading. Support finance and trading teams by ensuring accurate data management and enhancing reporting processes...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting healthcare claims processing and system enhancements. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring compliance and...
3 days ago
Sr Data Scientist- Wealth Management
$124K - $165K *
Transform data into actionable insights as a strategic analytics partner, leveraging predictive modeling and collaboration to enhance client acquisition, retention, and growth in Wealth Management and...
Reposted 5 days ago
$127K - $243K *
Innovate your career by leveraging actuarial modeling to drive pricing, valuation, and risk management. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, present insights, and enhance profitability throu...
Reposted 3 days ago
$127K - $243K *
Drive complex actuarial modeling and analysis to enhance pricing, valuation, and risk management. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and deliver actionable insights, while leading projects...
Reposted 3 days 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.