Risk Analyst (Remote)
Role: Risk Analyst Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $70,000 – $115,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits. Role Overview We are hiring a Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and monitor risks across the business. The role combines analytical rigor with structured judgement — surfacing risks early and helping leadership make informed trade-offs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments across credit, operational, market, and compliance dimensions
- Build and maintain risk models, scoring frameworks, and dashboards
- Monitor key risk indicators and surface emerging risks to leadership
- Run scenario analysis and stress testing on portfolios or operations
- Document risk policies, controls, and mitigation plans
- Partner with audit, compliance, and operations teams on remediation
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years in risk analysis, internal audit, or financial analysis
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and SQL
- Working knowledge of risk frameworks (COSO, Basel, NIST, or equivalent)
- Excellent written communication and structured documentation skills
- Familiarity with GRC platforms is a plus
- FRM, CFA, or similar certification is a plus
What You'll Bring
- Sharp analytical thinking and an instinct for spotting anomalies in data
- Strong written communication and the ability to translate numbers into narrative
- High attention to detail and unwavering accuracy under deadline pressure
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.