Risk Analyst

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. business hours

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:

FRM

CFA

CPA

CCEP

Experience with Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, or financial risk modeling

Experience with Python, R, or SAS

Experience within:

Financial services

Fintech

SaaS

Healthcare

Experience supporting:

Board-level risk reporting

Enterprise governance

Regulatory audits

Audit preparation

Familiarity with cybersecurity risk

Experience with third-party or vendor risk management

Tools & Technology
SQL | Excel | Google Sheets | Python | R | SAS | Power BI | Tableau | Looker | Archer | ServiceNow | LogicManager | GRC & Compliance Reporting Platforms
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You’ll likely thrive in this role if you:

Are highly analytical and comfortable working with complex risk scenarios

Have a strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance, and internal controls

Can identify potential risks before they become larger business issues

Are comfortable working with both quantitative data and regulatory frameworks

Maintain strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

Can translate technical risk findings into clear business recommendations

Proactively identify control weaknesses and recommend practical solutions

Communicate effectively across Finance, IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership

Can independently own risk assessments and mitigation initiatives

Understand how effective risk management supports better business decisions

What a Typical Day Looks Like
Your day may begin by reviewing risk dashboards, incident reports, open remediation items, and emerging areas of exposure.
You might then conduct an enterprise or operational risk assessment, analyze financial exposures, update risk registers, test internal controls, or prepare documentation for an upcoming audit.
Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to investigate control gaps, track mitigation plans, and ensure risks receive appropriate follow-up.
You may also build dashboards, analyze risk trends, and prepare reports that translate complex findings into clear recommendations for leadership.
In short: you identify risks early, strengthen controls, maintain compliance, and give leadership the information needed to make better risk-aware decisions.
Key Metrics for Success

Accurate and timely risk reporting

Reduction in operational and compliance risk exposure

Strong internal control effectiveness

Timely identification of material risks and control gaps

No missed regulatory or audit deadlines

High-quality, audit-ready governance documentation

Timely mitigation and remediation of identified risks

Accurate risk registers and incident tracking

Clear and actionable reporting to leadership

Improved visibility into key risk indicators

Why This Role Stands Out

Direct impact on organizational risk and governance

Exposure across Finance, Compliance, Operations, IT, and Cybersecurity

Opportunity to improve and scale enterprise risk frameworks

Hands-on exposure to both quantitative risk analysis and GRC

Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams

High ownership in a fully remote environment

Career growth opportunities into:

Senior Risk Manager

Enterprise Risk Lead

Compliance Leadership

Governance & Controls Manager

Risk & Compliance Leadership

Interview Process

Initial Application

Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview

Recruiter Interview

Technical / Risk Scenario Discussion

Final Interview

Offer & Onboarding

Spark Hire Video Interview – Required
As part of the application process, all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.
After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive a Spark Hire invitation by email with instructions to record and submit your video responses.
Completion of the Spark Hire video is required to be considered for the next stage. Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation.
Apply Now
If you have experience in risk management, GRC, compliance, internal controls, or financial risk and can turn complex risk data into actionable business insights, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help strengthen the risk frameworks, controls, governance, and compliance processes that support better business decisions.
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