Risk Analyst

Enterprise Risk | Compliance | Governance | Financial & Operational Risk

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

At Pavago, we're hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization.

This is a high-impact role where you'll help safeguard the business by developing risk frameworks, analyzing emerging threats, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Executive Leadership to ensure the organization remains compliant, resilient, and prepared for evolving business risks.

If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy translating complex risk data into practical business recommendations, this role is built for you.
* Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across:
* Financial risk
* Operational risk
* Compliance risk
* Market risk
* Cybersecurity risk
* Maintain and update:
* Risk registers
* Control matrices
* Risk assessments
* Remediation trackers
* Identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation activities.
* Partner with business leaders to strengthen proactive risk management practices.
* Build and maintain quantitative risk models using:
* SQL
* Excel
* Python
* R
* SAS
* Perform:
* Stress testing
* Scenario analysis
* Sensitivity analysis
* Regression analysis
* Monte Carlo simulations
* Value at Risk (VaR) modeling
* Analyze trends, anomalies, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
* Deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership.
* Support compliance with applicable frameworks such as:
* SOX
* Basel III
* Dodd-Frank
* GDPR
* HIPAA
* PCI-DSS
* Industry-specific regulations
* Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence.
* Track remediation activities and regulatory deadlines.
* Test and evaluate internal controls.
* Monitor incidents, exceptions, and risk events through Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms.
* Support governance committees with reporting and documentation.
* Partner with IT and Security teams on:
* Cyber risk
* Vendor risk
* Operational resilience
* Recommend improvements to governance processes and internal controls.
* Build dashboards and reports using:
* Power BI
* Tableau
* Looker
* Excel
* Present risk trends and mitigation recommendations to leadership.
* Translate technical risk findings into clear business insights.
* Maintain accurate documentation for executive reporting and audit purposes.
* Work closely with:
* Finance
* Operations
* Compliance
* Legal
* IT & Security
* Executive Leadership
* Embed risk awareness into business processes.
* Support continuous improvement of enterprise risk management frameworks.
* 3+ years of experience in:
* Risk Management
* Enterprise Risk
* Compliance
* Audit
* Governance
* Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
* Strong proficiency in:
* SQL
* Microsoft Excel
* Data analysis
* Experience using Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms such as:
* Archer
* ServiceNow
* LogicManager
* Or similar solutions
* Strong understanding of:
* Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
* Internal controls
* Regulatory compliance
* Experience creating executive dashboards and risk reports.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Professional certifications such as:
* FRM
* CFA
* CPA
* CCEP
* Experience with:
* VaR
* Monte Carlo simulations
* Stress testing
* Background in:
* Financial Services
* Healthcare
* SaaS
* Enterprise Technology
* Experience supporting board reporting or executive governance committees.
* Knowledge of:
* Cyber risk
* Vendor risk
* Operational resilience
* Experience using:
* Tableau
* Power BI
* Looker
* Strong analytical and quantitative mindset.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Able to simplify complex risk concepts for business stakeholders.
* Proactive in identifying issues before they become significant risks.
* Strong balance of technical expertise and business judgment.
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* SQL
* Microsoft Excel
* Python
* R
* SAS
* Power BI
* Tableau
* Looker
* Archer
* ServiceNow
* LogicManager
* Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms
* Review dashboards for emerging operational, financial, or compliance risks.
* Run quantitative risk analyses and stress tests.
* Update risk registers and remediation trackers.
* Test internal controls and validate governance processes.
* Prepare executive reports and compliance documentation.
* Collaborate with business teams to strengthen risk mitigation strategies.
* Track remediation progress and regulatory deadlines.
In short: You serve as the organization's early-warning system-identi