Risk Analyst Jobs in Colorado

Risk Analyst jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Boulder-Longmont corridor, where employers across financial services, energy, and technology maintain active risk functions. Well-established Colorado employers such as Lockheed Martin, Xcel Energy, and Charles Schwab consistently hire risk analysts at levels from entry-level to senior, covering specialties including enterprise risk management, credit risk, and operational risk. Demand in the Denver metro has made Colorado one of the more active markets for risk analysis talent in the Mountain West region. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerCoBank
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring6
Work type89% Hybrid
Top industryEnergy

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Risk Analyst - Real Estate
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Risk Analyst - Real Estate
Lockton Companies
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$50k - $60k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Senior Principal Risk Management Analyst
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Senior Principal Risk Management Analyst
Xcel Energy
Denver, Colorado
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$98k - $139k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst, Risk Assessment
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Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst, Risk Assessment
CoBank
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Finance
$110k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000

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Probabilistic Risk Assessment Analyst-Human Spaceflight (Remote)
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Probabilistic Risk Assessment Analyst-Human Spaceflight (Remote)
ARES Corporation
Centennial, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
$100k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Sr. FP&A Analyst, Risk (Hybrid)
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Sr. FP&A Analyst, Risk (Hybrid)
Ardent Mills
Denver, Colorado
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Finance
$108k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Risk Analyst Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
5 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Longmont
1 job
Centennial
1 job
Grand Junction
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Risk Analyst Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

CoBank1 open role
Intrado1 open role
Alpine Bank1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Colorado Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a closely related field
  • Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CFA preferred or required
  • Two or more years of experience in risk analysis, audit, or quantitative finance
  • Proficiency in risk modeling tools, SQL, or statistical software such as Python or R
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks including COSO or ISO 31000
  • Strong written communication skills for producing risk reports and executive summaries

Risk Analyst Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk analyst in Colorado?

Most risk analyst roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, with no state-issued license specific to the role. Candidates who pursue the Financial Risk Manager credential through the Global Association of Risk Professionals or the Professional Risk Manager designation through the PRMIA significantly strengthen their applications. Denver's concentration of financial services firms and large energy companies means entry-level candidates often start in audit, compliance, or financial analyst roles before moving into dedicated risk positions.

How much do risk analysts make in Colorado?

Risk analysts in Colorado earn a median of about $120,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,460 for the lowest 10% to over $174,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk analysts in Colorado?

Employers hiring risk analysts in Colorado right now include CoBank, Intrado, and Alpine Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's energy sector, major defense contractors along the Front Range, and the growing Denver financial services cluster all generate steady demand for risk analysis talent across credit, operational, and enterprise specializations.

Which Colorado cities have the most risk analyst jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Longmont account for the greatest concentration of risk analyst openings in Colorado. Denver drives the majority of postings as the state's financial, corporate, and energy headquarters hub, while Colorado Springs benefits from its large defense and aerospace employer base, and Boulder attracts openings tied to technology and research-focused organizations headquartered in that corridor.

Are there remote risk analyst jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields. Risk analysis is a desk-based, analytical discipline that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements for much of the work. About 89% of risk analyst openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in this role category. Model development, data analysis, and reporting tasks are the functions most consistently offered with remote optionality, while on-site expectations tend to apply to roles involving direct regulatory liaison or trading-floor proximity.

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

The most realistic entry path is a financial analyst, audit associate, or compliance coordinator role at a Colorado employer, which builds the quantitative and regulatory foundation risk teams look for. Large Colorado-based institutions in energy, banking, and defense regularly hire analysts into rotational or entry-level programs that include exposure to risk functions. Earning the FRM Level I or completing relevant coursework in risk management strengthens a thin resume. Targeting internal transfer opportunities after one to two years in audit or finance is a proven route into dedicated risk analyst positions across the Front Range.

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

You can find and apply to risk analyst jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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