Pavago
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RiskAnalyst/RiskManager
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“Risk Analyst / Risk Manager at Pavago. Skills: Risk analysis, Risk management, Quantitative modeling, Regulatory compliance, Reporting. Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks. Develop quantitative risk models”
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 or audit failures; Quality and effectiveness of executive risk reporting; Positive feedback from leadership, auditors, and compliance stakeholders
Industry & Context.
Analytical and highly detail-oriented with quantitative reasoning skills; Comfortable managing multiple risk categories and priorities simultaneously; Proactive mindset focused on identifying risks before they escalate into larger issues; Balance of technical analysis, compliance awareness, and business judgment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in risk analysis, risk management, compliance, audit, or governance functions, Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting/analysis workflows, Experience working with at least one GRC or governance platform (Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager, or equivalent), Understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance standards, Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and risk documentation for leadership or auditors
Nice to Have
Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, CCEP, or similar, Experience with financial risk modeling methodologies (VaR, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations), Background in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, SaaS, or enterprise technology, Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or advanced data visualization tools, Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive governance committees, Knowledge of cyber risk, vendor risk, or operational resilience programs
What You'll Do.
and mitigate financial
Develop quantitative risk models
Evaluate internal controls
Support regulatory compliance
Deliver actionable risk insights to leadership
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments
Maintain and update risk registers
and remediation tracking logs
Identify emerging risks and prioritize mitigation efforts
Partner with business units to strengthen risk awareness and proactive risk management practices
Build and maintain risk models
Perform stress testing and scenario analysis
Monitor compliance with frameworks such as SOX
or industry-specific regulations
Prepare quarterly and annual compliance and risk reports
Support internal and external audits
Track remediation actions and ensure regulatory deadlines are met
Test and validate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance procedures
and risk events within GRC platforms
Collaborate with IT and security teams on cyber risk
and operational resilience initiatives
Support governance committees with risk tracking and reporting documentation
Build dashboards and reports to summarize exposures and trends
Present risk findings
and recommendations to executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain clear audit trails and documentation for governance and compliance reviews
Translate complex analytical findings into clear business language and actionable recommendations
Work closely with finance
Support business units in embedding controls and risk mitigation into daily operations
Assist with process improvements and risk management framework enhancements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business units to strengthen risk awareness and proactive risk management practices; Collaborate with IT and security teams on cyber risk, vendor risk, and operational resilience initiatives; Work closely with finance, operations, legal, compliance, security, and leadership teams; Support business units in embedding controls and risk mitigation into daily operations
Communication Scope
Excellent communicator capable of simplifying complex risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders; Present risk findings, trends, and recommendations to executives and cross-functional stakeholders; Translate complex analytical findings into clear business language and actionable recommendations
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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