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 and detail-oriented Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.

This is not a passive reporting role.

You’ll play a key role in:

Enterprise risk management
Compliance monitoring
Internal controls
Risk modeling
Regulatory reporting
Governance and audit readiness

You’ll work closely with:

Finance
Operations
IT
Legal
Compliance
Leadership teams

to help the organization make smarter, risk-aware business decisions while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.

If you enjoy:

Analyzing complex risk scenarios
Building risk models
Improving controls
Working with compliance frameworks
Delivering data-driven insights

this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Risk Identification & Assessment

Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across:

Financial risk
Operational risk
Compliance risk
Vendor risk
Technology risk

Maintain and update:

Risk registers
Mitigation plans
Incident tracking

Evaluate:

Likelihood
Impact
Control effectiveness

Prioritize risk mitigation initiatives and escalation workflows

Risk Modeling & Quantitative Analysis

Build and maintain risk models using:

Python
R
SQL
SAS

Perform:

Stress testing
Scenario analysis
Trend analysis
Forecasting

Apply quantitative methodologies including:

Value at Risk (VaR)
Monte Carlo simulations
Regression analysis
Probability modeling

Analyze market, operational, and financial exposures

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Support compliance with frameworks and regulations including:

SOX
Basel III
Dodd-Frank
GDPR
HIPAA
PCI-DSS

Prepare:

Quarterly risk reports
Audit documentation
Compliance summaries
Regulatory reporting packages

Support internal and external audits
Ensure governance documentation remains organized and audit-ready

Controls, Monitoring & GRC Operations

Test and validate:

Internal controls
Operational safeguards
Compliance workflows

Monitor incidents and risk events using GRC platforms such as:

Archer
ServiceNow
LogicManager

Support:

Cyber risk assessments
Vendor risk reviews
Operational control testing

Partner with IT and security teams to improve risk visibility and governance

Reporting & Executive Communication

Build dashboards and reports using:

Tableau
Power BI
Looker

Present clear, actionable risk insights to:

Leadership
Stakeholders
Compliance teams

Translate technical risk findings into business-friendly recommendations
Maintain organized documentation for:

Governance
Audits
Compliance reviews

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

3+ years of experience in:

Risk analysis
Risk management
Compliance
Audit
Governance

Core Skills

Strong proficiency with:

SQL
Excel / Google Sheets

Experience using GRC platforms such as:

Archer
ServiceNow
LogicManager

Strong understanding of:

Enterprise risk frameworks
Internal controls
Regulatory compliance
Governance processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent reporting and communication abilities
Ability to work independently in remote environments

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:

FRM
CFA
CPA
CCEP

Experience with:

Value at Risk (VaR)
Stress testing
Financial risk modeling

Industry experience in:

Financial services
SaaS
Healthcare
Fintech

Experience supporting:

Board-level reporting
Enterprise governance initiatives
Audit preparation

Tools & Technology

SQL
Excel / Google Sheets
Python / R / SAS
Tableau / Power BI / Looker
Archer / ServiceNow / LogicManager
Risk & Compliance Reporting Tools

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working with complex data and risk frameworks
Strong ownership mentality and proactive communication
Able to identify risks before they become operational issues
Strong balance of technical analysis and business communication
Process-oriented with strong documentation discipline

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Review active risk dashboards and incident reports
Conduct risk assessments and update mitigation plans
Analyze operational and financial risk exposures
Prepare compliance and audit documentation
Validate internal controls and governance workflows
Build reports and dashboards for leadership
Collaborate with finance, IT, legal, and compliance teams
Identify process improvements and risk reduction opportunities

In short: You help protect the organization by identifying risks early, improving controls, ensuring compliance, and delivering actionable risk insights to leadership.

Risk Analyst