Risk Data Analyst Jobs

Risk Data Analyst jobs are open across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in credit risk, market risk, and operational risk modeling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Work type56% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Data Reporting and Analytics Consultant II - SQL, DBX, Risk Adjustment
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Data Reporting and Analytics Consultant II - SQL, DBX, Risk Adjustment
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, California
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$84k - $109k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Data Science - Model Risk
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Senior Manager, Data Science - Model Risk
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Manager, Data Science - Model Risk Office
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Manager, Data Science - Model Risk Office
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Data Analyst, Risk Adjustment
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Data Analyst, Risk Adjustment
ArchWell Health
Remote
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Data Analyst, Senior - Fraud & Risk
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Data Analyst, Senior - Fraud & Risk
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Portland, Oregon
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
501-1,000

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Risk Data Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One27
  • Information Technology Senior Management Forum21
  • JPMorganChase6
  • Truist5
  • Deloitte4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying large financial or operational datasets
  • Experience with Python or R for statistical modeling and data analysis
  • Familiarity with risk frameworks such as credit risk, market risk, or operational risk
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Basel III, CCAR, CECL, or DFAST
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms

Tips for Your Risk Data Analyst Job Search

Quantify your risk models on your resume

Listing tools like SQL, Python, or SAS means nothing without context. Show the scale of the datasets you worked with and the business outcome your models drove, such as reducing false positives in a fraud detection pipeline or improving loss forecasting accuracy.

Match your resume to the risk domain

Credit risk, market risk, and operational risk roles each use different frameworks and vocabulary. Tailor your resume language to the specific domain in each job posting so your application doesn't read like a generic data analyst submission that missed the risk context entirely.

Target listings by regulatory keyword

Many risk data analyst postings require familiarity with Basel III, CCAR, CECL, or DFAST. If you have that exposure, call it out explicitly in your resume and cover letter, because recruiters and ATS systems filter on those regulatory terms before a human ever reads your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews

Risk data analyst interviews often include a case where you explain a model you built, the assumptions behind it, and how you validated it. Practice narrating that story out loud so you can walk through your methodology clearly without relying on slides or code in front of you.

Negotiate using the scope of risk coverage

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the dollar volume of risk exposure your models inform, not just your years of experience. Analysts who can articulate the financial stakes their work manages tend to anchor negotiations at a stronger starting point.

Risk Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most risk data analysts?

The companies hiring the most risk data analysts right now include Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms and large insurers consistently post the highest volume of risk data analyst roles nationwide.

How many risk data analyst jobs are remote?

About 83% of risk data analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it a moderately flexible field compared to other data roles. Positions focused on model validation, reporting automation, and regulatory analytics tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to trading desks or on-site risk operations are more likely to require in-office presence.

How do you become a risk data analyst?

Start with a quantitative degree in statistics, finance, mathematics, or economics, then build hands-on skills in SQL and Python through coursework or personal projects using publicly available financial datasets. Pursue an internship or entry-level analyst role in banking, insurance, or fintech to gain domain-specific exposure. Professional certifications in risk management, such as the Financial Risk Manager credential, strengthen your profile for more specialized roles.

Can you get a risk data analyst job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level risk data analyst roles exist, particularly at regional banks, insurance companies, and fintech startups that need analysts to build out reporting and monitoring functions. Demonstrating proficiency in SQL and Python through a portfolio project that models a financial risk scenario, such as a credit scorecard or a fraud detection classifier, can substitute for direct work experience when applying for junior positions.

What does the risk data analyst interview process look like?

Most risk data analyst interview processes include a recruiter screen, a technical assessment covering SQL queries and statistical reasoning, and a final round with the hiring manager and a risk team lead. The technical round often includes a case study where you interpret a dataset and explain what risk signal it reveals. Some firms add a regulatory knowledge component, particularly if the role supports compliance or stress testing functions.

Where can I find and apply to risk data analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to risk data analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each position that fits. No detours, no intermediary steps.

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