Risk Analyst

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 R