Risk Analyst

Pavago; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavago is seeking a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks across the organization. This remote role supports U.S.

client operations while aligning with enterprise risk frameworks. You will build risk frameworks, conduct quantitative analyses using SQL, Excel, Python, and related tools, monitor exposure, validate controls, and deliver actionable insights to leadership to strengthen governance and informed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or financial analysis.
• Strong SQL, Excel, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or similar.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Nice to have FRM, CFA, CPA, CCEP, CRISC, or related certifications.
• Experience with VaR, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations, or operational risk analysis.
• Background in financial services, fintech, SaaS, or insurance.
• Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess enterprise risks across financial, operational, compliance, cyber, and strategic areas.
• Build and maintain risk models and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Monitor risk exposure and validate internal controls and governance processes.
• Prepare management reports for leadership and audit committees.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, legal, and compliance to enhance risk governance.
• Support regulatory reviews and internal/external audits.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

R

SAS

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for reporting cycles, audits, and incident response)

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks across the organization.

This role focuses on building risk frameworks, conducting quantitative analysis, monitoring risk exposure, validating controls, and delivering actionable insights to leadership. You’ll work closely with finance, operations, compliance, IT, legal, and executive teams to strengthen governance and support informed business decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Risk Identification & Assessment Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across financial, operational, compliance, cyber, and strategic risks. Identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps. Maintain risk registers and track remediation efforts. Recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Risk Analysis & Modeling Build and maintain quantitative risk models using SQL, Excel, Python, R, SAS, or similar tools. Perform stress testing, scenario analysis, and forecasting. Analyze trends, incidents, and operational risks. Support data-driven risk management decisions.
• Compliance & Controls Monitor compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Support internal and external audits. Test and validate internal controls. Ensure documentation remains audit-ready.
• Reporting & Dashboards Develop dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar tools. Prepare reports highlighting key risks, trends, and recommendations. Present findings to leadership and governance teams. Translate complex risk data into clear business insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with finance, operations, compliance, legal, IT, and business teams. Support governance initiatives and policy improvements. Promote risk awareness across the organization.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or financial analysis.
• Strong SQL, Excel, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or similar.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Nice to Have FRM, CFA, CPA, CCEP, CRISC, or related certifications.
• Experience with VaR, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations, or operational risk analysis.
• Background in financial services, fintech, healthcare, SaaS, or insurance.
• Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Exposure to cyber risk, vendor risk, or enterprise governance programs.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review dashboards and identify emerging risks.
• Run quantitative models and scenario analyses.
• Update risk registers and monitor remediation efforts.
• Perform control testing and compliance reviews.
• Prepare reports for leadership and governance committees.
• Collaborate with business teams to improve risk management practices.

In short: You’ll identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks while helping leadership make informed, risk-aware decisions.

Key Metrics for Success

• Timely and accurate risk reporting.
• Controls tested and validated on schedule.
• Reduction in unresolved or repeat incidents.
• Audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• High-quality executive reporting and documentation.
• Early identification and mitigation of emerging risks.