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 Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks.

This is a hands-on risk management role focused on enterprise risk, internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk modeling, GRC, and audit readiness.

You’ll partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to strengthen controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide actionable insights that support risk-aware business decisions.

If you have experience in risk management, compliance, audit, GRC, financial risk, or internal controls, this role could be a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Enterprise Risk Assessment

• Conduct risk assessments across:
• Financial risk
• Operational risk
• Compliance risk
• Vendor risk
• Technology risk
• Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and incident trackers.
• Evaluate risk based on:
• Likelihood
• Business impact
• Control effectiveness
• Prioritize mitigation initiatives and escalate material risks.

Financial Risk Modeling & Analysis

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

Compliance & Regulatory Risk

• Support compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations, including:
• SOX
• Basel III
• Dodd-Frank
• GDPR
• HIPAA
• PCI-DSS
• Prepare risk and compliance reports.
• Maintain documentation supporting regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Keep governance and compliance records organized and audit-ready.

Internal Controls & GRC

• Test and validate internal controls and operational safeguards.
• Monitor incidents, control gaps, and risk events.
• Work with GRC platforms such as:
• Archer
• ServiceNow
• LogicManager
• Support:
• Vendor risk assessments
• Cyber risk assessments
• Operational control testing
• Partner with IT and security teams to strengthen risk controls.

Risk Reporting & Dashboards

• Build dashboards and reporting using:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Looker
• Track key risk indicators and mitigation progress.
• Prepare clear reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Translate complex findings into practical business recommendations.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Highly analytical and comfortable working with complex risk scenarios.
• Strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance, and internal controls.
• Able to identify potential risks before they become larger business issues.
• Comfortable working with both quantitative data and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Able to translate technical risk findings into clear business recommendations.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable owning projects independently.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in:
• Risk analysis
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Audit
• Governance / GRC
• Strong proficiency with SQL.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or similar.
• Strong understanding of:
• Enterprise risk management
• Internal controls
• Regulatory compliance
• Governance processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as:
• FRM
• CFA
• CPA
• CCEP
• Experience with Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, or financial risk modeling.
• Python, R, or SAS experience.
• Experience within:
• Financial services
• Fintech
• SaaS
• Healthcare
• Experience supporting:
• Board-level risk reporting
• Enterprise governance
• Regulatory audits
• Audit preparation
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and third-party/vendor risk.

Tools & Technology

• SQL
• Excel / Google Sheets
• Python / R / SAS
• Power BI / Tableau / Looker
• Archer / ServiceNow / LogicManager
• GRC and compliance reporting platforms

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Your day may include:

• Reviewing risk dashboards and incident reports.
• Conducting enterprise or operational risk assessments.
• Updating risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Analyzing financial and operational exposures.
• Testing internal controls.
• Preparing compliance and audit documentation.
• Building risk reports and dashboards.
• Meeting with Finance, IT, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders.
• Identifying control gaps and recommending mitigation strategies.

In short: you identify risks early, strengthen controls, maintain compliance, and give leadership the information needed to make better risk-aware decisions.

Key Metrics for Success

• Accurate and timely risk reporting.
• Reduction in operational and compliance risk exposure.
• Strong internal control effectiveness.
• No missed regulatory or audit deadlines.
• High-quality, audit-ready governance documentation.
• Timely mitigation of identified risks.
• Clear and actionable reporting to leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on organizational risk and governance.
• Exposure across Finance, Compliance, Operations, IT, and Cybersecurity.
• Opportunity to improve and scale enterprise risk frameworks.
• Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• High ownership in a fully remote environment.
• Career growth toward:
• Senior Risk Manager
• Enterprise Risk Lead
• Compliance Leadership
• Governance & Controls Manager

Interview Process

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Recruiter Interview
3. Technical / Risk Scenario Discussion
4. Final Interview
5. Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you have experience in risk management, GRC, compliance, internal controls, or financial risk and can turn complex risk data into actionable business insights, we’d love to hear from you.

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