Risk Analyst

About this role

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager – Financial Risk, Compliance & GRC | Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a highly analytical Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, technology, and enterprise risks. This is a hands-on risk management role focused on enterprise risk management (ERM), internal controls, regulatory compliance, financial risk analysis, GRC, and audit readiness . You’ll partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to strengthen controls, maintain regulatory compliance, monitor emerging risks, and provide actionable insights that support risk-aware business decisions. If you have experience across risk management, compliance, audit, GRC, financial risk, or internal controls , this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Enterprise Risk Assessment Conduct risk assessments across: Financial risk Operational risk Compliance risk Vendor risk Technology risk Maintain: Risk registers Mitigation plans Incident trackers Evaluate risks based on: Likelihood Business impact Control effectiveness Identify emerging risks and potential control gaps Prioritize mitigation initiatives based on business impact Escalate material risks to appropriate stakeholders Monitor mitigation activities through resolution Financial Risk Modeling & Analysis Analyze financial, market, and operational risk exposures Build and maintain risk models using: SQL Python R SAS Perform: Stress testing Scenario analysis Trend analysis Forecasting Apply quantitative techniques such as: Value at Risk (VaR) Monte Carlo simulations Regression analysis Probability modeling Interpret quantitative findings and translate them into practical business insights Compliance & Regulatory Risk Support compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations, including: SOX Basel III Dodd-Frank GDPR HIPAA PCI-DSS Prepare risk and compliance reports Maintain documentation supporting regulatory requirements Support internal and external audits Track compliance requirements, findings, and remediation activities Keep governance and compliance records organized and audit-ready Help ensure regulatory and audit deadlines remain visible and on track Internal Controls & GRC Test and validate internal controls and operational safeguards Identify and document control deficiencies Monitor incidents, control gaps, and risk events Work with GRC platforms such as: Archer ServiceNow LogicManager Support: Vendor risk assessments Cyber risk assessments Operational control testing Partner with IT and security teams to strengthen risk controls Track remediation activities and ensure identified gaps receive appropriate follow-up Risk Reporting & Dashboards Build dashboards and reporting using: Power BI Tableau Looker Track key risk indicators and mitigation progress Monitor risk trends and emerging areas of exposure Prepare clear reports for leadership and stakeholders Translate complex quantitative or regulatory findings into practical business recommendations Provide stakeholders with visibility into risk status, control effectiveness, and remediation progress Requirements 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Risk Analysis Risk Management Compliance Audit Governance / GRC Strong proficiency with SQL Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills Experience with GRC platforms such as: Archer ServiceNow LogicManager Similar GRC platforms Strong understanding of: Enterprise risk management Internal controls Regulatory compliance Governance processes Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Strong documentation and reporting discipline Ability to manage risk initiatives independently Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Ability to work independently in a remote environment Availability during U.S. bus

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