Risk Analyst

Job description

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager – Remote Enterprise Risk | Compliance | Governance | Financial & Operational Risk Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility for reporting cycles, audits, and incident response) About the Role 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. What You’ll OwnEnterprise Risk Assessment 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. Risk Modeling & Analytics 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. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight 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. Internal Controls & Governance Test and evaluate internal controls. Monitor incidents, exceptions, and risk events through Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms. Support governance committees with reporting and do…