Risk Analyst

Job Title: Risk Analyst / Risk Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for reporting cycles, audits, and incident response)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks across the organization. This role is responsible for building risk frameworks, conducting quantitative analysis, monitoring exposures, validating controls, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent communication and business judgment. You will help ensure the organization operates confidently while minimizing exposure to financial loss, regulatory penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational risk.

This role is highly cross-functional and requires close collaboration with finance, operations, compliance, IT, security, legal, and executive leadership teams.

ResponsibilitiesRisk Identification & Assessment

Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across financial, operational, compliance, cyber, and strategic risk categories

Identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps across business processes

Maintain and update risk registers, documenting findings, severity, ownership, and remediation status

Prioritize risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives

Quantitative Modeling & Analysis

Build and maintain quantitative risk models using Python, R, SAS, SQL, or Excel

Perform stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling for operational or financial exposures

Utilize methodologies such as Value at Risk (VaR), Monte Carlo simulations, regression analysis, and forecasting models

Analyze trends, anomalies, and incident patterns to proactively identify risk exposure

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Monitor adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks such as SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards

Support internal and external audits, examinations, and compliance reviews

Prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc compliance and risk reports for regulators, auditors, and leadership teams

Ensure policies, controls, and documentation remain audit-ready and compliant

Controls Testing & Monitoring

Test and validate internal controls for effectiveness and compliance

Monitor incidents, escalations, and remediation activities through governance and risk platforms

Partner with IT and security teams on cyber risk, access control, vendor risk, and operational resilience reviews

Ensure remediation efforts are documented, tracked, and completed on schedule

Reporting & Executive Communication

Build dashboards and reporting frameworks using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar BI tools

Prepare clear, concise reports summarizing key exposures, incidents, trends, and recommendations

Present findings and risk insights to executives, leadership teams, and governance committees

Translate complex risk concepts into actionable business recommendations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with finance, operations, legal, compliance, IT, and business leaders to strengthen risk management practices

Support business units in embedding risk awareness into operational decision-making

Contribute to policy development, governance initiatives, and process improvement efforts

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

Analytical and highly detail-oriented with strong quantitative problem-solving skills

Able to simplify and communicate complex risk concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Proactive in identifying risks before they escalate into material issues

Comfortable managing multiple priorities under deadlines and regulatory pressure

Strong business judgment combined with a compliance and governance mindset

Organized and disciplined with documentation, reporting, and follow-through

Required Experience & Skills

3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or financial analysis

Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis techniques

Experience using governance, risk, or compliance platforms such as Archer GRC, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or equivalent

Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights

Ideal Experience & Skills

Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, CCEP, CRISC, or related credentials

Experience with financial risk methodologies including VaR, stress testing, or operational risk analysis

Background in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, SaaS, fintech, or insurance

Experience supporting executive or board-level risk reporting

Familiarity with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker

Exposure to cyber risk, vendor risk, or enterprise governance programs

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A Risk Analyst / Risk Manager’s day revolves around identifying exposures, monitoring controls, and advising leadership on risk mitigation strategies. You will:

Review dashboards and reports for anomalies or emerging risks

Run stress tests, quantitative models, and scenario analyses

Update risk registers and track remediation activities

Conduct control testing and compliance reviews

Collaborate with departments to improve risk mitigation strategies

Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and governance committees

Monitor incidents, escalations, and compliance obligations

In essence: you act as the organization’s early-warning system, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, communicated, and mitigated before they create significant operational or financial impact.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

Timeliness and accuracy of risk reporting

Percentage of controls tested and validated on schedule

Reduction in unresolved or repeat incidents

Zero missed regulatory deadlines or compliance penalties

Quality and completeness of audit-ready documentation

Executive and auditor satisfaction with reporting and governance processes

Early detection and mitigation of emerging risks

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen

Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter

Practical Assessment (Risk Analysis or Reporting Scenario)

Client Interview with Risk/Compliance Leadership

Offer & Background Verification

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