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Country Risk Analysis Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day team execution, reviewing analytical output, and coordinating country risk activities across jurisdictions, portfolios, and risk stripes. The CRM ...

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Country Risk Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

We are currently recruiting a country risk analyst to cover the Americas region (US/Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean) from our New York office. Our small team favours analysts who can tackle ...

Country Risk Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

We are currently recruiting a country risk analyst to cover the Americas region (US/Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean) from our New York office. Our small team favours analysts who can tackle ...

... to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives. What you'll do in the role ... Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Country Risk in New York, New York to ...

... to analyze and monitor risks and lead key regulatory initiatives. What you'll do in the role ... Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Country Risk in New York, New York to ...

With direct guidance, assists with analyses of industry, country and counter party credit ... Operational Credit Risk: With direct guidance, assists with the completion of numerous credit ...

With direct guidance, assists with analyses of industry, country and counter party credit ... Operational Credit Risk: With direct guidance, assists with the completion of numerous credit ...

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How much do country risk analysis jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for country risk analysis in the United States is $40.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Country Risk Analysis vs Credit Analyst?

AspectCountry Risk AnalysisCredit Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in Economics, Finance, or International Relations; certifications like FRM or CFADegree in Finance, Economics, or Business; CFA often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, analyzing geopolitical and economic data at financial institutions, consulting firms, or government agenciesAssessing creditworthiness of individuals or companies, working in banks or lending institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by banks, investment firms, multinational corporations, and government agencies for risk assessmentPrimarily employed by banks, credit agencies, and financial institutions for lending decisions

While both roles involve financial analysis, Country Risk Analysts focus on evaluating geopolitical and macroeconomic factors affecting countries, whereas Credit Analysts assess the creditworthiness of borrowers. Understanding these differences helps professionals and employers align skills with job requirements.

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Infographic showing various Country Risk Analysis job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,210 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Director, Country Risk Manager

BNY

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Country Risk Manager to join our Credit Risk team. This role is located in New York City, New York & Pittsburgh, PA. 

The Country Risk Manager (CRM) supports the Head of Country Risk in leading the enterprise country risk function. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day team execution, reviewing analytical output, and coordinating country risk activities across jurisdictions, portfolios, and risk stripes. The CRM provides oversight of country risk assessments, monitoring, limits, governance reporting, and regulatory support, while serving as a key delegate to the Head of Country Risk.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

  • Support leadership of the enterprise country risk function and manage day-to-day team priorities and deliverables.
  • Review and challenge country risk assessments, business requests, scorecards, annual reviews, and related analytical outputs.
  • Oversee monitoring of sovereign, macroeconomic, geopolitical, and broader country risk developments.
  • Coordinate country risk reporting, emerging risk analysis, and materials for senior management and governance committees.
  • Support country limit oversight, exposure management, and country-related underwriting or recommendation processes.
  • Partner with stakeholders across business lines and risk disciplines to provide an integrated country risk perspective and align risk assessment with strategic business objectives.
  • Support regulatory submissions, stress testing, audit requests, and other control-related activities requiring country risk input.
  • Help enhance country risk data, tools, policies, procedures, and reporting processes leveraging the use of in-house Artificial Intelligence tools.
  • Act as a delegate for the Head of Country Risk in selected forums and discussions.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in country risk, sovereign risk, geopolitical risk, credit risk, portfolio risk, or related risk management disciplines.
  • Strong knowledge of macroeconomic, sovereign, and geopolitical risk analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to review analytical work, manage competing priorities, and lead team execution.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience communicating to senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work across functions and synthesize multiple risk perspectives into clear recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with country limits, governance committees, stress testing, or regulatory reporting.

Core Skills

  • Country and Sovereign risk analysis
  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical assessment
  • Team leadership and workflow management
  • Critical thinking and problem solving 
  • Executive communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Governance and regulatory support

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 Here's a few of our recent awards:

  • America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

    Our Benefits and Rewards:

    BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

    BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

    BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

    Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

    If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.