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Data Risk Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for ... Senior Financial Risk Analyst As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be ...

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for ... Senior Financial Risk Analyst As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be ...

Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for ... Senior Financial Risk Analyst As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be ...

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta ... Senior Financial Risk Analyst As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be ...

The Risk Analyst is responsible gathering and analyzing information in order to underwrite a ... Ability to analyze keys sets of data and determine trends * Proven ability to demonstrate quality ...

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How much do data risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for data risk analyst in Illinois is $80,080.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,600.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a data risk analyst do?

A Data Risk Analyst identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks related to data security, compliance, and integrity. They analyze data flows, detect vulnerabilities, and ensure regulatory requirements are met. Their role involves working with IT, compliance, and business teams to develop risk management strategies. They also monitor data usage, implement security controls, and provide recommendations to minimize potential threats.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data risk analyst?

To thrive as a Data Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, proficiency in statistics, and a relevant degree in fields like finance, data science, or information security. Experience with data analytics tools (such as SQL, Python, R), risk management software, and certifications like CRISC or CISA is highly valuable. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and effective communication skills set outstanding candidates apart. These combined skills are essential for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risk in data-driven environments, ensuring organizational data integrity and regulatory compliance.

What are the most commonly searched types of Data Risk Analyst jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Data Risk Analyst jobs in Illinois are:

Infographic showing various Data Risk Analyst job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,080 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Adyen

Chicago, IL • On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

This is Adyen
Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.
For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.
Senior Financial Risk Analyst
As a Senior Financial Risk Analyst located in Chicago, you will be part of a team of high-performing professionals that evaluates and manages financial risk (i.e. chargebacks) arising from a portfolio of enterprise merchants, as well as assessing the risk of new products.
As a member of our team, you will help us scale and innovate our financial risk management framework and processes. You will be working closely with the Commercial, Product and Legal teams while collaborating with some of the biggest merchants processing on the Adyen platform, all with one overarching goal: limiting Adyen's exposure to credit losses. Our team is highly motivated, extremely innovative, and thrives on shared success. As we operate globally, our team is part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Our ideal new team member has a proven track record of solving problems, is a great communicator with an affinity for technology and a passion for finance.
What you'll be doing
  • You will work closely with our very diverse merchant portfolio, to assess and analyze their business model and financial health, and provide clear and concise credit risk advice to the Adyen credit risk committee.
  • You will drive continuous improvement of our risk management framework, including policies, tools and processes, to further improve the quality and scalability of our risk management objectives.
  • You will lead projects from beginning to end, and help us to find optimal solutions for our merchants by collaborating with various teams and ensuring we are aligned with our risk management framework;
  • You will share your credit risk knowledge to Product,Legal and Compliance teams to ensure credit risk is properly considered in new commercial product development;
  • You will share Adyen's approach to credit risk management to merchants, commercial teams, and regulators.

The base salary for this role in Chicago is: $125,000-$170,000. The total compensation package also includes RSUs (Restricted Stock Units).
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments
Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!
What's next?
Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.
Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.