About the Role
Our client is seeking a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.
This role is responsible for developing quantitative risk models, evaluating internal controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable risk insights to leadership. The Risk Analyst / Risk Manager ensures the organization can operate confidently while minimizing exposure to financial loss, operational disruption, regulatory penalties, and reputational risk.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating complex risk concepts into practical business recommendations.
Responsibilities
Risk Identification & Assessment
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering operational, financial, compliance, market, and cyber risks
Maintain and update risk registers, control matrices, and remediation tracking logs
Identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation efforts based on severity and business impact
Partner with business units to strengthen risk awareness and proactive risk management practices
Quantitative Modeling & Analysis
Build and maintain risk models using Python, SQL, R, SAS, or Excel
Perform stress testing and scenario analysis for operational and financial exposures
Utilize methodologies such as VaR, Monte Carlo simulations, regression analysis, and sensitivity modeling
Analyze trends, anomalies, and risk indicators to support decision-making and forecasting
Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
Monitor compliance with frameworks such as SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific regulations
Prepare quarterly and annual compliance and risk reports for auditors, regulators, and leadership teams
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and audit-ready evidence
Track remediation actions and ensure regulatory deadlines are met consistently
Controls, Monitoring & Governance
Test and validate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance procedures
Monitor incidents, exceptions, and risk events within GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or LogicManager
Collaborate with IT and security teams on cyber risk, vendor risk, and operational resilience initiatives
Support governance committees with risk tracking and reporting documentation
Reporting & Executive Communication
Build dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or Excel to summarize exposures and trends
Present risk findings, trends, and recommendations to executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain clear audit trails and documentation for governance and compliance reviews
Translate complex analytical findings into clear business language and actionable recommendations
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with finance, operations, legal, compliance, security, and leadership teams
Support business units in embedding controls and risk mitigation into daily operations
Assist with process improvements and risk management framework enhancements
What Makes You a Perfect Fit
Analytical and highly detail-oriented with strong quantitative reasoning skills
Excellent communicator capable of simplifying complex risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable managing multiple risk categories and priorities simultaneously
Proactive mindset focused on identifying risks before they escalate into larger issues
Strong balance of technical analysis, compliance awareness, and business judgment
Required Experience & Skills
3+ years of experience in risk analysis, risk management, compliance, audit, or governance functions
Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting/analysis workflows
Experience working with at least one GRC or governance platform (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or equivalent)
Understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance standards
Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and risk documentation for leadership or auditors
Preferred Experience & Skills
Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, CCEP, or similar
Experience with financial risk modeling methodologies (VaR, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations)
Background in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, SaaS, or enterprise technology
Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or advanced data visualization tools
Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive governance committees
Knowledge of cyber risk, vendor risk, or operational resilience programs
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A Risk Analyst / Risk Manager's day revolves around identifying exposures, validating controls, and advising leadership on risk mitigation strategies. You will:
Review dashboards and reports for anomalies or emerging operational, financial, or compliance risks
Run models and stress tests to assess exposure and validate assumptions
Update risk registers, remediation logs, and incident tracking systems
Collaborate with business units to test controls and improve risk processes
Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership, compliance teams, or auditors
Track remediation progress and ensure accountability across departments
In essence: you serve as the organization's early-warning system, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, monitored, and mitigated before they create material impact.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Timeliness and accuracy of risk and compliance reporting
Percentage of controls tested and validated on schedule
Early identification and mitigation of operational or compliance risks
Zero missed regulatory deadlines or audit failures
Quality and effectiveness of executive risk reporting
Positive feedback from leadership, auditors, and compliance stakeholders