Risk Analyst Jobs

Risk Analyst jobs are open across banking, insurance, fintech, healthcare, and corporate finance, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles634+
Top stateNew York
Top employerIntuit
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
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Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
University of La Verne
La Verne, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$99k.83 - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Cyber Risk Analyst
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Cyber Risk Analyst
DTI (Diversified Technology Inc.)
Columbus, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Identity / Risk Management Analyst - Night Shift (Mission Assurance 3-5)
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Identity / Risk Management Analyst - Night Shift (Mission Assurance 3-5)
HII
Fort Meade, Maryland
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Project Management
$95k - $176k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Risk Analyst
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Risk Analyst
iNovate Solutions
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
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Glen Burnie, Maryland
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Network Engineering
$30k - $35k/yr
On-Site

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Risk Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit15
  • Capital One13
  • JPMorganChase10
  • Information Technology Senior Management Forum8
  • Navy Federal Credit Union7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services27
  • Technology & Software16
  • Investment & Asset Management10
  • Insurance6
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Risk Analyst Job Search

Quantify risk metrics on your resume

Hiring managers want to see numbers, not duties. Replace vague statements with outputs like portfolio loss reduction percentages, model accuracy improvements, or the dollar value of exposures you assessed. Risk analysts who quantify outcomes move to the top of the shortlist.

Highlight the right technical tools

List the specific tools you've used: SQL, Python, R, SAS, or vendor platforms like Moody's or Bloomberg. Tailor this section to each posting because hiring teams filter for exact tool matches before a human ever reads your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists risk analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by risk domain

Credit, market, operational, and enterprise risk are distinct disciplines with different technical demands. Filter your search by domain so your application speaks directly to what the team actually does, rather than presenting a generic risk background.

Prepare a case-study answer for interviews

Risk analyst interviews almost always include a scenario question asking you to walk through how you'd assess and respond to a specific exposure. Prepare one structured example from past work that covers how you identified the risk, modeled it, and recommended a mitigation.

Negotiate using certification leverage

If you hold an FRM, PRM, or CFA, use it explicitly in offer conversations. These credentials signal a verifiable standard and are treated as compensation anchors at many financial institutions, particularly when the role requires sign-off authority or model validation.

Risk Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most risk analysts?

The companies hiring the most risk analysts right now include Intuit, Capital One, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Banks, insurers, and large corporate treasury teams consistently account for the majority of postings.

How many risk analyst jobs are remote?

About 77% of risk analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector and seniority. Model validation, enterprise risk reporting, and third-party risk roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while front-office credit and trading-adjacent positions are more likely to require in-person presence.

How do you become a risk analyst?

Start with a quantitative undergraduate degree in finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics. Build hands-on experience through internships in banking, insurance, or corporate finance where you work with real exposure data. Develop proficiency in SQL and Python or R for data modeling. Pursue an FRM or CFA to signal domain credibility, then target entry-level analyst roles in credit, operational, or market risk.

Can you get a risk analyst job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level risk analyst roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional history, particularly at banks, insurance companies, and consulting firms. Strengthen your application by completing relevant coursework in financial modeling or statistics, earning an FRM Part I, and completing even a short internship or co-op that involved data analysis, audit support, or compliance work.

What does the risk analyst interview process look like?

Most risk analyst interviews involve a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your analytical background, and at least one technical round covering risk concepts, model logic, or a case study. Some employers add a take-home exercise requiring you to analyze a dataset and present findings. Final rounds often include a panel with senior risk officers who assess judgment and communication alongside technical skill.

Where can I find and apply to risk analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to risk analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each position that fits.

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