Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Financial Risk, Compliance & GRC) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a highly analytical Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks.

This is a hands-on risk management role focused on enterprise risk, internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk modeling, GRC, and audit readiness .

You’ll partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to strengthen controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide actionable insights that support risk-aware business decisions.

If you have experience in risk management, compliance, audit, GRC, financial risk, or internal controls , this role could be a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Enterprise Risk Assessment

Conduct risk assessments across

Financial risk

Operational risk

Compliance risk

Vendor risk

Technology risk

Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and incident trackers.

Evaluate risk based on

Likelihood

Business impact

Control effectiveness

Prioritize mitigation initiatives and escalate material risks.

Financial Risk Modeling & Analysis

Analyze financial, market, and operational risk exposures.

Build and maintain risk models using

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Perform

Stress testing

Scenario analysis

Trend analysis

Forecasting

Apply quantitative techniques such as

Value at Risk (VaR)

Monte Carlo simulations

Regression analysis

Probability modeling

Compliance & Regulatory Risk

Support compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations, including:

SOX

Basel III

Dodd-Frank

PCI-DSS

Prepare risk and compliance reports.

Maintain documentation supporting regulatory requirements.

Support internal and external audits.

Keep governance and compliance records organized and audit-ready.

Internal Controls & GRC

Test and validate internal controls and operational safeguards.

Monitor incidents, control gaps, and risk events.

Work with GRC platforms such as

Archer

ServiceNow

LogicManager

Support

Vendor risk assessments

Cyber risk assessments

Operational control testing

Partner with IT and security teams to strengthen risk controls.

Risk Reporting & Dashboards

Build dashboards and reporting using

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Track key risk indicators and mitigation progress.

Prepare clear reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Translate complex findings into practical business recommendations.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Highly analytical and comfortable working with complex risk scenarios.

Strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance, and internal controls.

Able to identify potential risks before they become larger business issues.

Comfortable working with both quantitative data and regulatory frameworks.

Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Able to translate technical risk findings into clear business recommendations.

Proactive, organized, and comfortable owning projects independently.

Required Experience & Skills