Pavago
Financial Services
RiskAnalyst
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“Risk Analyst at Pavago. Skills: Risk analysis, Quantitative modeling, Regulatory compliance, Risk management. Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments. Maintain and update risk registers”
What You'll Achieve.
Timeliness and accuracy of risk and compliance reporting; Percentage of controls tested and validated on schedule; Early identification and mitigation of operational or compliance risks; Zero missed regulatory deadlines; Zero audit failures; Quality and effectiveness of executive risk reporting
Industry & Context.
Quantitative reasoning; Analytical findings translation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in risk analysis, risk management, compliance, audit, or governance functions, Proficiency in SQL, Proficiency in Excel, Experience with at least one GRC or governance platform (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or equivalent), Understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, Understanding of regulatory compliance standards, Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and risk documentation for leadership or auditors
Nice to Have
FRM certification, CFA certification, CPA certification, CCEP certification, Experience with financial risk modeling methodologies, Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, SaaS, or enterprise technology), Familiarity with Tableau, Familiarity with Power BI, Familiarity with Looker, Experience supporting board-level reporting, Experience supporting executive governance committees, Knowledge of cyber risk programs, Knowledge of vendor risk programs, Knowledge of operational resilience programs
What You'll Do.
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments
Maintain and update risk registers
Maintain and update control matrices
Maintain and update remediation tracking logs
Identify emerging risks
Prioritize mitigation efforts
Partner with business units to strengthen risk awareness
Partner with business units for proactive risk management
Perform stress testing
Perform scenario analysis
Analyze risk indicators
Monitor compliance with SOX
Monitor compliance with Basel III
Monitor compliance with Dodd-Frank
Monitor compliance with PCI-DSS
Monitor compliance with GDPR
Monitor compliance with HIPAA
Monitor compliance with industry-specific regulations
Prepare quarterly compliance reports
Prepare annual compliance reports
Prepare quarterly risk reports
Prepare annual risk reports
Support internal audits
Support external audits
Track remediation actions
Ensure regulatory deadlines are met
Test effectiveness of internal controls
Validate effectiveness of internal controls
Test effectiveness of governance procedures
Validate effectiveness of governance procedures
Monitor incidents within GRC platforms
Monitor exceptions within GRC platforms
Monitor risk events within GRC platforms
Collaborate with IT and security teams on cyber
Collaborate with IT and security teams on vendor
Collaborate with IT and security teams on operational
Support governance committees with risk tracking
Support governance committees with reporting documentation
Build dashboards in Tableau
Build dashboards in Power BI
Build dashboards in Looker
Build dashboards in Excel
Build reports in Tableau
Build reports in Power BI
Build reports in Looker
Build reports in Excel
Present risk findings to executives
Present risk trends to executives
Present risk recommendations to executives
Present risk findings to cross-functional stakeholders
Present risk trends to cross-functional stakeholders
Present risk recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain clear audit trails
Maintain documentation for governance
Maintain documentation for compliance
Translate analytical findings into business language
Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
Work closely with finance teams
Work closely with operations teams
Work closely with legal teams
Work closely with compliance teams
Work closely with security teams
Work closely with leadership teams
Support business units in embedding controls
Support business units in embedding risk mitigation
Assist with process improvements
Assist with risk management framework enhancements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business units; IT and security teams; Governance committees; Cross-functional stakeholders; Finance teams; Operations teams; Legal teams; Compliance teams; Security teams; Leadership teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Business language translation
Full Job Description
### **Job Title: Risk Analyst / Risk Manager** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for reporting cycles, audits, and incident response) ### **About the Role** Our client is seeking a Risk Analyst / Risk Manager to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks across the organization. This role is responsible for developing quantitative risk models, evaluating internal controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable risk insights to leadership. The Risk Analyst / Risk Manager ensures the organization can operate confidently while minimizing exposure to financial loss, operational disruption, regulatory penalties, and reputational risk. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating complex risk concepts into practical business recommendations. ### **Responsibilities** ### **Risk Identification & Assessment** • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering operational, financial, compliance, market, and cyber risks • Maintain and update risk registers, control matrices, and remediation tracking logs • Identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation efforts based on severity and business impact • Partner with business units to strengthen risk awareness and proactive risk management practices ### **Quantitative Modeling & Analysis** • Build and maintain risk models using Python, SQL, R, SAS, or Excel • Perform stress testing and scenario analysis for operational and financial exposures • Utilize methodologies such as VaR, Monte Carlo simulations, regression analysis, and sensitivity modeling • Analyze trends, anomalies, and risk indicators to support decision-making and forecasting ### **Compliance & Regulatory Reporting** • Monitor compliance with frameworks such as SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific regulations • Prepare quarterly and annual compliance and ris
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