Risk Analyst / Risk Manager – Remote 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) About the Role At Pavago, we’re 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 you’ll help safeguard the business by developing risk frameworks, analyzing emerging threats, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. You’ll 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 you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy translating complex risk data into practical business recommendations, this role is built for you. What You’ll Own Enterprise 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. Risk Modeling & Analytics • 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. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight • 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. Internal Controls & Governance • 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. Reporting & Executive Communication • 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. Cross-Functional Collaboration • 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. Requirements Must-Have Qualifications Experience • 3+ years of experience in: • Risk Management • Enterprise Risk • Compliance • Audit • Governance • Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments. Core Skills • 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. Nice to Have • 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 What Makes You a Strong Fit • 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. Tools & Technologies • SQL • Microsoft Excel • Python • R • SAS • Power BI • Tableau • Looker • Archer • ServiceNow • LogicManager • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms What a Typical Day Looks Like • 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 organization’s early-warning system—identifying, 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. Why Join Us? • Make a direct impact on enterprise risk strategy. • Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. • Influence governance, compliance, and operational resilience.