Risk Analyst Jobs in California

Risk Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, insurance, technology, and healthcare across a broad range from entry-level analyst to senior enterprise risk manager. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where institutions like Wells Fargo, Pacific Life, and Bank of the West maintain deep risk management teams. The most in-demand specialties are credit risk, operational risk, and model validation, reflecting the density of fintech firms and large banks headquartered in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring25
Work type38% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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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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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
Intuit
San Diego, California
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$163k - $221k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$163k - $221k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal Human Resources Analyst (Risk Management)
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Principal Human Resources Analyst (Risk Management)
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach, California
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$102k - $143k/yr
Master's degree in public administration
201-500

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Risk and Compliance Analyst
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Risk and Compliance Analyst
Inclined
Sausalito, California
Accounting
Business Analysis
Investment Operations
$80k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Risk Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mountain View
10 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Oakland
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Los Angeles
3 jobs
Pasadena
2 jobs
Sacramento
2 jobs
Corona
1 job

Risk Analyst Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit11
  • OpenAI4
  • TikTok2
  • Whatnot2
  • NA1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a quantitative field
  • FRM or CFA designation preferred by financial services and insurance employers
  • Proficiency in risk modeling tools such as SAS, Python, or R
  • Three or more years of experience in credit, market, or operational risk analysis
  • Working knowledge of California regulatory frameworks including DFPI oversight requirements
  • Strong written communication skills for presenting risk findings to senior stakeholders

Risk Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk analyst in California?

Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, which is the baseline requirement for most California employers. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a risk analyst, but earning the Financial Risk Manager credential from the Global Association of Risk Professionals or the CFA designation significantly strengthens your candidacy, particularly with San Francisco Bay Area financial institutions and Los Angeles-based insurance carriers.

How much do risk analysts make in California?

Risk analysts in California earn a median of about $129,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,610 for the lowest 10% to over $208,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk analysts in California?

Employers hiring risk analysts in California right now include Intuit, OpenAI, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of major banks, insurance companies, and fintech firms headquartered in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley means hiring activity remains consistent throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most risk analyst jobs?

The California cities with the most risk analyst openings are San Francisco, Mountain View, and San Diego. San Francisco dominates because of its dense cluster of large banks, investment firms, and fintech companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from insurance carriers and entertainment-sector financial operations, and San Jose reflects the risk and compliance needs of major technology companies based in Silicon Valley.

Are there remote risk analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of risk analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Model validation, credit risk review, and regulatory reporting functions are the most consistently remote, while operational risk roles tied to physical sites or real-time trading floors tend to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a risk analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior analyst or risk associate role at a large California bank or insurance carrier, where structured rotational programs are common for new graduates. Wells Fargo and Pacific Life both run early-career risk programs out of California offices. Transitioning from adjacent roles such as financial analyst, internal auditor, or compliance coordinator is another well-worn path. Earning the FRM Part 1 certificate or completing a graduate-level data analytics course strengthens your profile considerably against competitive California candidate pools.

Where can I find and apply to risk analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to risk analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target city, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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