Risk Analyst — Ownership & Impact in Aberdeen

Financial Advantage; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship that lasts

Benefits plan that works

Flexibility to live in Aberdeen, SD

Job summary

Financial Advantage, based in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a Risk Analyst to translate vague requests into measurable results and lead cross-functional initiatives. The role rewards accountability and resilience, offering ownership of delivered work and a solid compensation package.

This position is grounded in mentorship, collaboration, and a strong emphasis on real ownership from day one. Ideal candidates demonstrate analytical rigor, comfort with ambiguity, and a history of improving outcomes within

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Mid-level experience in a contract role.
• Willingness to ask clarifying questions to prevent costly mistakes.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity when briefs arrive half-written.
• Proven track record of delivering improvements in contract settings.

Responsibilities

• Turn ambiguous cross-functional requests into measurable outcomes.
• Bridge resilience and cultural awareness to keep teams aligned.
• Translate stakeholder asks into a crisp Team Leadership plan.
• Show up for unglamorous general maintenance tasks.
• Monitor work quality and flag issues before they escalate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Mid-level contract role experience

Job description

Financial Advantage, based in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a Risk Analyst to translate vague requests into measurable results and lead cross-functional initiatives. The role rewards accountability and resilience, offering ownership of delivered work and a solid compensation package.

This position is grounded in mentorship, collaboration, and a strong emphasis on real ownership from day one. Ideal candidates demonstrate analytical rigor, comfort with ambiguity, and a history of improving outcomes within