Risk Analyst

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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 documentation. Partner with IT and Security teams on: Cyber risk Vendor risk Operational resilience Recommend improvements to governance processes and internal controls. Reporting & Executive Communication 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. Cross-Functional Collaboration 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. RequirementsMust-Have QualificationsExperience 3+ years of experience in: Risk Management Enterprise Risk Compliance Audit Governance Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments. Core Skills 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. Nice to Have 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 What Makes You a Strong Fit 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. Tools & Technologies SQL Microsoft Excel Python R SAS Power BI Tableau Looker Archer ServiceNow LogicManager Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms What a Typical Day Looks Like 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 bu

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