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MidGrowing growth

Risk Analyst

Identify and measure financial risks for organizations

$65,000 – $120,000/yr

Analyze market, credit, and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Highlights

Common tasks

Model risk exposures, run stress tests, monitor limits, and report to risk committees.

Potential downsides

Blame after risk events, complex models, and being the person who says no.

Skills

Financial literacyData analysisCritical thinkingResearch

Interests

Finance & investingBusiness & strategyTechnology

Industries

Finance

Work style

AnalyticalCollaborativeIndependent

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