Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Financial Risk, Compliance, GRC – Remote, U.S. Hours)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the organization.

In this role, you’ll build risk models, monitor exposures, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership.

If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in risk frameworks, modeling, and compliance, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Risk Identification & Assessment

Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments (credit, market, operational, compliance)
Maintain and update risk registers
Prioritize and track risk mitigation actions

Modeling & Quantitative Analysis

Build risk models using Python, R, or SAS
Perform stress testing and scenario analysis (market changes, economic shifts)
Apply methods such as:

Value at Risk (VaR)
Monte Carlo simulations
Regression modeling

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Ensure adherence to frameworks such as:

SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA

Prepare quarterly and annual risk reports
Support audits and regulatory reviews

Controls & Monitoring

Test and validate internal controls
Track incidents using GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)
Partner with IT and security teams on cyber and vendor risk assessments

Reporting & Communication

Build dashboards using:

Tableau
Power BI
Looker

Present risk insights to executives and stakeholders
Maintain clear documentation for audit and governance purposes

Collaboration

Work with finance, operations, IT, legal, and compliance teams
Support business units in embedding risk-aware decision-making

Requirements

3+ years of experience in risk analysis, compliance, audit, or risk management
Strong proficiency in:

SQL
Excel / Google Sheets

Experience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)
Knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and reporting ability
Comfortable working remote during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

Certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, or CCEP
Experience with financial risk modeling (VaR, stress testing)
Industry experience in financial services, SaaS, or healthcare
Experience supporting board-level reporting

Tools & Tech

SQL / Excel / Google Sheets
Python / R / SAS
Tableau / Power BI / Looker
GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager)

Why Join

Work on high-impact risk and compliance initiatives
Direct influence on business stability and decision-making
Exposure to cross-functional operations and leadership
Opportunity to build and scale risk frameworks and processes
Fully remote role with strong ownership

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and timely risk reporting
Proactive identification and mitigation of risks
Strong internal control validation and monitoring
Zero missed regulatory deadlines or penalties
Clear, actionable insights for leadership

Risk Analyst