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
GDPR
HIPAA
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

3+ years of experience in:

Risk analysis
Risk management
Compliance
Audit
Governance / GRC

Strong proficiency with SQL.
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or similar.
Strong understanding of:

Enterprise risk management
Internal controls
Regulatory compliance
Governance processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal English communication.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:

FRM
CFA
CPA
CCEP

Experience with Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, or financial risk modeling.
Python, R, or SAS experience.
Experience within:

Financial services
Fintech
SaaS
Healthcare

Experience supporting:

Board-level risk reporting
Enterprise governance
Regulatory audits
Audit preparation

Familiarity with cybersecurity and third-party/vendor risk.

Tools & Technology

SQL
Excel / Google Sheets
Python / R / SAS
Power BI / Tableau / Looker
Archer / ServiceNow / LogicManager
GRC and compliance reporting platforms

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Your day may include:

Reviewing risk dashboards and incident reports.
Conducting enterprise or operational risk assessments.
Updating risk registers and mitigation plans.
Analyzing financial and operational exposures.
Testing internal controls.
Preparing compliance and audit documentation.
Building risk reports and dashboards.
Meeting with Finance, IT, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders.
Identifying control gaps and recommending mitigation strategies.

In short: you identify risks early, strengthen controls, maintain compliance, and give leadership the information needed to make better risk-aware decisions.

Key Metrics for Success

Accurate and timely risk reporting.
Reduction in operational and compliance risk exposure.
Strong internal control effectiveness.
No missed regulatory or audit deadlines.
High-quality, audit-ready governance documentation.
Timely mitigation of identified risks.
Clear and actionable reporting to leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out

Direct impact on organizational risk and governance.
Exposure across Finance, Compliance, Operations, IT, and Cybersecurity.
Opportunity to improve and scale enterprise risk frameworks.
Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.
High ownership in a fully remote environment.
Career growth toward:

Senior Risk Manager
Enterprise Risk Lead
Compliance Leadership
Governance & Controls Manager

Interview Process

Initial Screening Call
Recruiter Interview
Technical / Risk Scenario Discussion
Final Interview
Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you have experience in risk management, GRC, compliance, internal controls, or financial risk and can turn complex risk data into actionable business insights, we’d love to hear from you.

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