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Risk Analyst

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 3+ years of experience in risk analysis, compliance, audit, or risk management
  • Proficiency in SQL and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Experience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager) and knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills; ability to present risk insights to executives

Requirements:

  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments (credit, market, operational, and compliance), maintain risk registers, and track mitigation actions
  • Build risk models using Python, R, or SAS; perform stress testing and scenario analysis (VaR, Monte Carlo, regression)
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with frameworks such as SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA; prepare quarterly/annual risk reports; support audits
  • Monitor internal controls and incidents using GRC platforms; develop dashboards and present risk insights to executives

Job description

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Financial Risk, Compliance, GRC – Remote, U.S. Hours)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the organization.

In this role, you’ll build risk models, monitor exposures, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership.

If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in risk frameworks, modeling, and compliance, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Risk Identification & Assessment

  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments (credit, market, operational, compliance)
  • Maintain and update risk registers
  • Prioritize and track risk mitigation actions

Modeling & Quantitative Analysis

  • Build risk models using Python, R, or SAS
  • Perform stress testing and scenario analysis (market changes, economic shifts)
  • Apply methods such as:
    • Value at Risk (VaR)
    • Monte Carlo simulations
    • Regression modeling

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to frameworks such as:
    • SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA
  • Prepare quarterly and annual risk reports
  • Support audits and regulatory reviews

Controls & Monitoring

  • Test and validate internal controls
  • Track incidents using GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)
  • Partner with IT and security teams on cyber and vendor risk assessments

Reporting & Communication

  • Build dashboards using:
    • Tableau
    • Power BI
    • Looker
  • Present risk insights to executives and stakeholders
  • Maintain clear documentation for audit and governance purposes

Collaboration

  • Work with finance, operations, IT, legal, and compliance teams
  • Support business units in embedding risk-aware decision-making

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in risk analysis, compliance, audit, or risk management
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • SQL
    • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Experience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)
  • Knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and reporting ability
  • Comfortable working remote during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

  • Certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, or CCEP
  • Experience with financial risk modeling (VaR, stress testing)
  • Industry experience in financial services, SaaS, or healthcare
  • Experience supporting board-level reporting

Tools & Tech

  • SQL / Excel / Google Sheets
  • Python / R / SAS
  • Tableau / Power BI / Looker
  • GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)

Why Join

  • Work on high-impact risk and compliance initiatives
  • Direct influence on business stability and decision-making
  • Exposure to cross-functional operations and leadership
  • Opportunity to build and scale risk frameworks and processes
  • Fully remote role with strong ownership

What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate and timely risk reporting
  • Proactive identification and mitigation of risks
  • Strong internal control validation and monitoring
  • Zero missed regulatory deadlines or penalties
  • Clear, actionable insights for leadership

Apply Now

If you’re a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager who can identify risks, build models, and drive compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help safeguard business performance through data-driven risk management.

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