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Wisetack

Lead Merchant Risk Analyst

$120K/yr

We're looking for a Lead Merchant Risk Analyst to help shape how we detect, investigate, and respond to merchant fraud across the merchant lifecycle. This is a senior individual contributor role that ...

Capital One

Lead Risk Specialist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$99K/yr

As a Risk Lead in Capital One's Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control ... Understand, document, and analyze current-state capabilities against risk methods. Author, review ...

PSECU

Operational Risk Analyst

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

The Operational Risk Analyst position will be responsible for supporting the development and ... May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:00pm. This ...

Wisetack

Lead Merchant Risk Analyst

We're looking for a Lead Merchant Risk Analyst to help shape how we detect, investigate, and respond to merchant fraud across the merchant lifecycle. This is a senior individual contributor role that ...

PSECU

Operational Risk Analyst

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

The Operational Risk Analyst position will be responsible for supporting the development and ... May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:00pm. This ...

PSECU

$70 - $95/hr

The Operational Risk Analyst position will be responsible for supporting the development and ... May act as a lead or first-level supervisor Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:00pm. This ...

AIG

Risk Analyst ERM

Atlanta, GA · On-site

ERM's purpose is to lead and drive enterprise risk accountabilities across AIG by identifying and ... The Risk Analyst supports the execution of ERM activities related to Business and Strategic Risk ...

Capital One

Lead Risk Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$101K/yr

As a Risk Lead in Capital One's Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control ... Understand, document, and analyze current-state capabilities against risk methods. Author, review ...

Capital One

Lead Risk Specialist

Richmond, VA

$97K/yr

As a Risk Lead in Capital One's Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control ... Understand, document, and analyze current-state capabilities against risk methods. Author, review ...

AIG

Risk Analyst ERM

Charlotte, NC · On-site

ERM's purpose is to lead and drive enterprise risk accountabilities across AIG by identifying and ... The Risk Analyst supports the execution of ERM activities related to Business and Strategic Risk ...

AIG

Risk Analyst ERM

New York, NY · On-site

ERM's purpose is to lead and drive enterprise risk accountabilities across AIG by identifying and ... The Risk Analyst supports the execution of ERM activities related to Business and Strategic Risk ...

Alpha Generation LLC

Sr. Risk Analyst

Middletown, OH · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Lead creation and delivery of weekly Risk Committee reports, including portfolio risk exposure, MtM analysis, P&L attribution, and limit monitoring. * Monitor market movements and fundamental drivers ...

Capital One

Lead Risk Specialist

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$102K/yr

As a Risk Lead in Capital One's Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control ... Understand, document, and analyze current-state capabilities against risk methods. Author, review ...

PlanIT Group, LLC

Insider Risk Analyst

Responsibilities : • Lead or support insider risk investigations, including evidence preservation and forensic analysis. • Leverage AI/ML to quickly assess potential threats and enable proactive ...

OpenAI

Agentic Risk Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$288K - $425K/yr

About the Role As an Agentic Risk Analyst, you will shape OpenAI's operating picture for current ... In partnership with colleagues who lead horizon scanning, use relevant external developments across ...

PartnerRe Ltd.

Investment Risk Analyst

Stamford, CT · On-site

$67 - $81/hr

Lead analytics and reporting for credit risk and counterparty default risk * Responsible for internal and external reporting on invested assets including capital & risk metrics by asset class and ...

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How much do lead risk analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead risk analyst 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 does a lead risk analyst do?

A Lead Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organization’s operations, finances, or reputation. They analyze data, create risk models, and develop strategies to minimize potential losses. Lead Risk Analysts often coordinate risk management activities across departments and report findings to senior management, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Their role is crucial in helping organizations make informed decisions and maintain stability.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lead risk analyst?

To thrive as a Lead Risk Analyst, you need a strong background in risk assessment, quantitative analysis, and financial or business acumen, typically supported by a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or statistics. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, data analysis tools (like SAS, R, or Python), and certifications such as FRM or CFA are commonly expected. Leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for guiding teams and presenting risk findings to stakeholders. These competencies ensure accurate risk identification, informed decision-making, and robust organizational risk management.

How does a lead risk analyst collaborate with other departments to manage organizational risk?

A Lead Risk Analyst often works closely with teams across finance, compliance, operations, and IT to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. This collaboration involves regular meetings to share insights, review data, and develop joint strategies that align with broader business objectives. Effective communication and coordination are essential, as the analyst must balance regulatory requirements with practical business needs. By fostering strong interdepartmental relationships, Lead Risk Analysts help ensure that risk management practices are integrated throughout the organization.
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Infographic showing various Lead Risk Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,210 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Lead, Risk Management

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Risk Management Lead As the Cybersecurity Risk Management Lead within ECR's Risk and Solutions team, you will work to minimize overall security risk by identifying risks, monitoring requests through approval workflows, providing risk scoring, and presenting data to give a holistic view of the risk associated with risks identified at the company. Responsibilities include: Partner with ECR team members, IT stakeholders, and business owners to bring down the risk of technology to the company by identifying and evaluating technology and cyber risks as they are identified. Responsible for reviewing risks through triage and evaluative score risk level and severity with a focus on defining a potential path for remediation Collaborate to define appropriate solutions to mitigate or remediate the risk by partnering with key stakeholders in ECR, IT, and the business, which will require consensus building and managing disagreements.

Enable balanced risk decisions by providing recommendations to leadership, escalating based on severity and risk level to ensure appropriate cyber protection capabilities and resiliency are built into the plans. Manage risk reduction tracker and maintain basic project management documentation tracking project tasks, status, ownership, issue closure, and timelines. Support monthly Risk Reduction Governance Committee meetings.

Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams to track overall remediation status while coordinating with applicable team and Program Managers. Prepare and provide reporting (KRI) and dashboard status(s) on a scheduled basis. Qualifications 5 years of practical experience in technology risk and control or IT audit (audit firm experience is a plus), including experience in project governance/management and understanding of business processes, key IT risk/controls, organizations, markets, retail, and/or manufacturing.

Strong communication skills, influence/negotiation skills, attention to detail, conflict management experience, analytical skills, and measurement/visualization ideas. Ability to problemsolve, think creatively, challenge the status quo, and manage ambiguity. Ability to communicate complicated or technical information to executives, including proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with stakeholders at all levels.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including data visualization Power BI. Proficient in English as a business language. Experience handling, securing, and communicating highly confidential and sensitive information.

3 years minimum related experience. Undergraduate degree in computer science/business or equivalent professional experience CISSP/CISA/CISM/CRISC/CGEIT/ITIL or equivalent certification is desirable.

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