Remote Risk Analyst Jobs

Remote risk analyst jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed financial teams, and insurtech and fintech companies building out risk functions without geographic limits. Employers hiring remotely right now include Plaid, Stryker, and M&T Bank. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerPlaid
Top industryRetail
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring42

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Analyst - Enterprise Risk Advisory
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Analyst - Enterprise Risk Advisory
Genpact
New York, New York
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
$45k - $57k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Financial Analyst – Securitization & Risk Reporting
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Financial Analyst – Securitization & Risk Reporting
The Fundworks
Remote
Accounting
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$80k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Senior Risk Analyst
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Senior Risk Analyst
HighNote
Remote
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Data Analytics
$90k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
2-10

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Risk Adjustment Consulting Research Analyst, Senior
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Risk Adjustment Consulting Research Analyst, Senior
Cambia Health Solutions
Boise, Idaho
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$95k - $172k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics
5,001-10,000

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Security Analyst - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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Security Analyst - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
LaunchDarkly
Oakland, California
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$130k - $210k/yr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Remote Risk Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

Plaid2 open roles
Stryker2 open roles
M&T Bank2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk analyst jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical programming language such as Python or R
  • Experience building or validating risk models for credit, market, or operational exposures
  • Strong Excel skills including scenario analysis, pivot tables, and financial modeling
  • FRM, PRM, or CFA designation preferred for mid-level and senior roles
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, CCAR, or Sarbanes-Oxley

Tips for Your Remote Risk Analyst Job Search

Show your async communication in applications

Remote risk teams depend on written handoffs and documented analysis. Include a writing sample, a risk memo, or a clearly annotated model in your application materials to prove you communicate risk findings clearly without relying on in-person explanation.

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote risk analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.

Build proficiency in remote risk tooling

Remote employers prioritize candidates who already know the tools distributed teams use: SQL for data pulls, Python or R for quantitative modeling, and platforms like Tableau or Power BI for communicating risk exposure. Demonstrating hands-on fluency cuts onboarding time.

Frame your self-direction with concrete examples

Remote hiring managers screen for candidates who manage their own workflows without daily check-ins. In interviews, describe specific projects where you identified a risk issue independently, built the analysis, and presented findings without close supervision.

Remote Risk Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote risk analyst job?

Target companies that already run distributed risk or compliance teams, such as remote-first fintechs, insurtech startups, and large financial institutions with distributed operations. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, or risk management platforms that transfer cleanly to async work. Demonstrating those skills with portfolio examples or past project outcomes gives you a clear edge.

Which companies hire remote risk analysts?

Remote risk analyst roles are posted by Plaid, Stryker, and M&T Bank and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first financial services firms, insurtech companies, and large banks or consulting organizations with distributed risk functions.

Can you get a remote risk analyst job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level risk analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first fintechs and smaller insurtech firms hire entry-level candidates more often than large traditional banks. Completing a risk-focused certification, building a project that shows quantitative analysis, or contributing to open datasets demonstrates the self-direction remote employers need.

Do you need a degree for remote risk analyst jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated analytical skills, hands-on experience with risk modeling or data tools, and a portfolio of real work as heavily as a formal degree. A background in finance, statistics, or a related field helps, but remote hiring teams increasingly evaluate what candidates can actually do with data and risk frameworks.

Which industries hire the most remote risk analysts?

Remote risk analyst roles concentrate in Retail and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed teams that manage regulatory, credit, and operational risk across multiple markets without requiring analysts to be on-site.

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