Occupation
Risk analyst
Risk analysts identify what could go wrong for a portfolio or business line, measure how exposed it is, and make sure the people accountable actually see that picture. The role is analytical but also political: the findings are frequently unwelcome to the teams generating the exposure.
Also known as: Financial risk analyst · Market risk analyst · Operational risk analyst · Risk specialist
Occupation content
Part of Finance, accounting and insurance
What the work involves
- Identify and document the risks attached to a portfolio, product, or process.
- Measure exposure against agreed models, limits, and tolerances.
- Monitor breaches and escalate them through the right governance route.
- Run stress tests and scenario analyses and interpret what they imply.
- Prepare risk reports and dashboards for management and committees.
- Work with business teams on controls and mitigation that are workable.
How people commonly enter
- A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or engineering.
- A graduate or analyst programme within a risk, treasury, or audit function.
- A professional risk management qualification taken alongside the role.
- A move from credit analysis, audit, compliance, or data analysis into risk.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Desk based · Team based · Quiet focus · Hybrid office
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing)
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- O*NET OnLine — Financial Risk Specialists (13-2054.00) · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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