Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Financial Risk, Compliance & GRC) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a highly analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.

This is not a passive reporting role.

You’ll play a key role in

• Enterprise risk management
• Compliance monitoring
• Internal controls
• Risk modeling
• Regulatory reporting
• Governance and audit readiness

You’ll work closely with

• Finance
• Operations
• IT
• Legal
• Compliance
• Leadership teams

to help the organization make smarter, risk-aware business decisions while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.

If you enjoy

• Analyzing complex risk scenarios
• Building risk models
• Improving controls
• Working with compliance frameworks
• Delivering data-driven insights

this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Risk Identification & Assessment

• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across:
• Financial risk
• Operational risk
• Compliance risk
• Vendor risk
• Technology risk
• Maintain and update:
• Risk registers
• Mitigation plans
• Incident tracking
• Evaluate:
• Likelihood
• Impact
• Control effectiveness
• Prioritize risk mitigation initiatives and escalation workflows

Risk Modeling & Quantitative Analysis

• Build and maintain risk models using:
• Python
• R
• SQL
• SAS
• Perform:
• Stress testing
• Scenario analysis
• Trend analysis
• Forecasting
• Apply quantitative methodologies including:
• Value at Risk (VaR)
• Monte Carlo simulations
• Regression analysis
• Probability modeling
• Analyze market, operational, and financial exposures

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Support compliance with frameworks and regulations including:
• SOX
• Basel III
• Dodd-Frank
• GDPR
• HIPAA
• PCI-DSS
• Prepare:
• Quarterly risk reports
• Audit documentation
• Compliance summaries
• Regulatory reporting packages
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure governance documentation remains organized and audit-ready

Controls, Monitoring & GRC Operations

• Test and validate:
• Internal controls
• Operational safeguards
• Compliance workflows
• Monitor incidents and risk events using GRC platforms such as:
• Archer
• ServiceNow
• LogicManager
• Support:
• Cyber risk assessments
• Vendor risk reviews
• Operational control testing
• Partner with IT and security teams to improve risk visibility and governance

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Build dashboards and reports using:
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Looker
• Present clear, actionable risk insights to:
• Leadership
• Stakeholders
• Compliance teams
• Translate technical risk findings into business-friendly recommendations
• Maintain organized documentation for:
• Governance
• Audits
• Compliance reviews

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in:
• Risk analysis
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Audit
• Governance

Core Skills

• Strong proficiency with:
• SQL
• Excel / Google Sheets
• Experience using GRC platforms such as:
• Archer
• ServiceNow
• LogicManager
• Strong understanding of:
• Enterprise risk frameworks
• Internal controls
• Regulatory compliance
• Governance processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent reporting and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently in remote environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as:
• FRM
• CFA
• CPA
• CCEP
• Experience with:
• Value at Risk (VaR)
• Stress testing
• Financial risk modeling
• Industry experience in:
• Financial services
• SaaS
• Healthcare
• Fintech
• Experience supporting:
• Board-level reporting
• Enterprise governance initiatives
• Audit preparation

Tools & Technology

• SQL
• Excel / Google Sheets
• Python / R / SAS
• Tableau / Power BI / Looker
• Archer / ServiceNow / LogicManager
• Risk & Compliance Reporting Tools

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with complex data and risk frameworks
• Strong ownership mentality and proactive communication
• Able to identify risks before they become operational issues
• Strong balance of technical analysis and business communication
• Process-oriented with strong documentation discipline

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review active risk dashboards and incident reports
• Conduct risk assessments and update mitigation plans
• Analyze operational and financial risk exposures
• Prepare compliance and audit documentation
• Validate internal controls and governance workflows
• Build reports and dashboards for leadership
• Collaborate with finance, IT, legal, and compliance teams
• Identify process improvements and risk reduction opportunities

In short: You help protect the organization by identifying risks early, improving controls, ensuring compliance, and delivering actionable risk insights to leadership.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Accurate and timely risk reporting
• Reduction in operational and compliance risks
• Strong internal control effectiveness
• Zero missed regulatory deadlines or audit gaps
• Improved governance and documentation quality
• Clear, actionable executive reporting
• Successful mitigation and tracking of identified risks

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact role influencing business stability and governance
• Strong exposure to:
• Enterprise risk
• Compliance
• Finance
• Operations
• Cybersecurity
• Opportunity to improve and scale risk management frameworks
• Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Remote flexibility with strong ownership and visibility
• Growth opportunities into:
• Senior Risk Manager
• Enterprise Risk Lead
• Compliance Leadership
• Governance & Controls Management

Interview Process

• Initial Screening Call
• Recruiter Interview
• Technical / Risk Scenario Discussion
• Final Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you

• Enjoy analyzing and mitigating business risk
• Understand compliance and governance frameworks
• Thrive in data-driven environments
• Can translate complex risks into actionable insights

this role is a strong fit for you.