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- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master's
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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)
At Pavago, weâre 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 youâll help safeguard the business by developing risk frameworks, analyzing emerging threats, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Youâll 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 youâre analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy translating complex risk data into practical business recommendations, this role is built for you.
What Youâll 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3+ years of experience in:
- Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk
- Compliance
- Audit
- Governance
- Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
- 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 Risk Management (ERM)
- Internal controls
- Regulatory compliance
- Experience creating executive dashboards and risk reports.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Professional certifications such as:
- FRM
- CFA
- CPA
- CCEP
- Experience with:
- VaR
- Monte Carlo simulations
- Stress testing
- Background in:
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- SaaS
- Enterprise Technology
- Experience supporting board reporting or executive governance committees.
- Knowledge of:
- Cyber risk
- Vendor risk
- Operational resilience
- Experience using:
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Looker
- Strong analytical and quantitative mindset.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Able to simplify complex risk concepts for business stakeholders.
- Proactive in identifying issues before they become significant risks.
- Strong balance of technical expertise and business judgment.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- R
- SAS
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Looker
- Archer
- ServiceNow
- LogicManager
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms
- Review dashboards for emerging operational, financial, or compliance risks.
- Run quantitative risk analyses and stress tests.
- Update risk registers and remediation trackers.
- Test internal controls and validate governance processes.
- Prepare executive reports and compliance documentation.
- Collaborate with business teams to strengthen risk mitigation strategies.
- Track remediation progress and regulatory deadlines.
In short: You serve as the organizationâs early-warning systemâidentifying, assessing, and mitigating risks before they impact the business.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)- Timely and accurate risk reporting.
- Internal controls tested and validated on schedule.
- Early identification and mitigation of business risks.
- Zero missed regulatory or audit deadlines.
- High-quality executive reporting and dashboards.
- Positive audit outcomes and leadership confidence.
- Make a direct impact on enterprise risk strategy.
- Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Influence governance, compliance, and operational resilience.
- Build scalable risk management frameworks.
- Fully remote role with long-term growth opportunities.
- Clear career progression into:
- Senior Risk Manager
- Enterprise Risk Lead
- Director of Risk & Compliance
- Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Right after you apply, youâll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever itâs convenient for you.
Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, youâll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps hiring managers evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful and reducing unnecessary interview rounds.
Donât overthink itâyou can record your video as many times as youâd like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed.
Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after submitting your application.
Apply NowIf youâre a Risk Analyst or Risk Manager who enjoys identifying business risks, strengthening governance, improving compliance, and helping organizations make informed decisions, weâd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in protecting and strengthening a growing business.
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