Risk Analyst

 

Risk analyst jobs are in high demand, as every organisation needs a risk analyst to analyse and identify any potential harm areas in their business. Consider becoming a risk manager, and help save a business today. See below why you should consider this as a professional career.

What is a Risk Analyst?

A risk analyst identifies and analyses the areas of risk that could harm the success of a business or organization. Some of the risks a risk analyst identifies and analyses are economic risks, financial risks, security and fraud risks, compliance risks, just to name a few.

 

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Risk Analyst Job Description

Risk Analyst Job Overview

A risk analyst is a business specialist that uses their analytical skills to calculate a range of risks that may threaten a business or organization. Their job is to reduce the risks a business might encounter and to predict these risks before they occur. Their duties include reading and analysing financial data, creating outcome reports and analysing any other data within a business to manage and reduce risks.

Responsibilities of a Risk Analyst

• Give recommendations to reduce risk
• Use analytical software to calculate risks
• Access the business’s financial records and find out the level of risk
• Create outcome reports and models
• Assist clients to make financial goals
• Predict the latest trends in the business market

Risk Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a finance-related degree
• 5 years of experience in Risk analysis
• Complete a post-graduate degree
• Apply for entry-level jobs
• Complete 10+2

Skills needed:

Analytical skills, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, negotiation skills, knowledge of technology.

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Risk Analyst Jobs currently open:

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19 days ago


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Salary: Annual cost to company package
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Salary: Market related
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