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AVP Quantitative Risk Analyst Salary Range: $140,000 to $185,000 Job Posting End Date: July 10, ... Certification in CFA, FRM, Actuarial credentials or similar investment risk management credentials ...

Security Risk Manager

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$194K - $220K/yr

Own Asana's security risk management program: Design and continuously mature a quantitative risk framework - including risk scoring methodologies, likelihood and impact modeling, and risk appetite ...

West and Canada Program Risk Management Lead. As an industry leader in program management and ... Perform advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including cost, schedule, and integrated cost ...

West and Canada Program Risk Management Lead. As an industry leader in program management and ... Perform advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including cost, schedule, and integrated cost ...

West and Canada Program Risk Management Lead. As an industry leader in program management and ... Perform advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including cost, schedule, and integrated cost ...

Senior Quantitative Software Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$134K - $176K/yr

Support quantitative risk model implementations to support the Financial Risk Management department * Design, build, and maintain data pipelines leveraging Python, Snowflake, and relational databases

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How much do quantitative risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for quantitative risk management in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quantitative Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quantitative Risk Manager, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in statistics or mathematics, and typically a degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline. Familiarity with risk modeling software, programming languages like Python or R, and industry certifications such as FRM or CFA is often required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication set top professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing financial risks, making informed decisions, and communicating complex findings to stakeholders.

What is quantitative risk management?

Quantitative risk management is the process of using mathematical models, statistical techniques, and data analysis to identify, measure, and manage financial risks within an organization. Professionals in this field apply quantitative methods to assess potential losses from market movements, credit events, or operational failures, and help organizations make informed decisions to mitigate these risks. This approach is widely used in banking, insurance, asset management, and other financial sectors to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize risk-adjusted returns.

What is the difference between Quantitative Risk Management vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectQuantitative Risk ManagementQuantitative Analyst
Primary FocusAssessing and managing financial risksDeveloping models for investment strategies
CertificationsFRM, PRMCFA, CQF
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, risk departmentsInvestment banks, asset management firms
Key SkillsRisk modeling, regulatory knowledgeStatistical analysis, programming

Quantitative Risk Management focuses on identifying and mitigating financial risks within organizations, often requiring risk-specific certifications like FRM. In contrast, Quantitative Analysts develop models to support trading and investment decisions, emphasizing statistical and programming skills. Both roles are vital in finance but serve different strategic purposes.

How does a Quantitative Risk Management professional typically collaborate with other departments within a financial institution?

Quantitative Risk Management professionals frequently work closely with departments such as trading, finance, and compliance. They provide analytical support by developing risk models and stress-testing scenarios, ensuring that trading strategies and investment decisions align with the institution's risk appetite. Regular communication with IT teams is also common, as these professionals often need to implement or improve risk measurement tools and data systems. This cross-functional collaboration is essential for maintaining a robust risk management framework and responding effectively to emerging risks.
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Infographic showing various Quantitative Risk Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,556 per year, or $53.6 per hour.
AVP, Quantitative Risk Analyst

AVP, Quantitative Risk Analyst

Aflac

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Aflac rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

242nd of 278 rated insurance


Job description

Opportunity: AVP Quantitative Risk Analyst
Salary Range: $140,000 to $185,000
Job Posting End Date: July 10, 2026
We've Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Worker Designation - This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in New York, NY for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
    • Acting with Integrity
    • Communicating Effectively
    • Pursuing Self-Development
    • Serving Customers
    • Supporting Change
    • Supporting Organizational Goals
    • Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?
• Knowledge of statistics and its application to the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with life insurance company financial statements preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Team player.
Education & Experience Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics or a related major
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in financial services risk management (preferably life insurance), either in industry, or as a consultant.
  • Strong model development experience in programming languages such as C#, Python, and VBA required.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
  • Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics or a related major
  • Certification in CFA, FRM, Actuarial credentials or similar investment risk management credentials preferred
  • Experience modeling public and private fixed income asset classes, public and private equity, derivatives and alternatives is preferred.
  • Life insurance actuarial modeling and implementation experience is preferred.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Works with GIRM team members to advance the development of the company's risk analysis system; in particular, leads the technical development and/or maintenance of the investment risk system production environment (in Python/C#), including but not limited to risk simulation tool, regulatory capital ratio methods, extreme tail event stress testing and economic scenario generator (ESG).
• Leads efforts to automate the data flow, calculation and production of regular investment risk reports for senior management and business partners.
• Provides quantitative support and business insight to senior management for different investment and risk management decisions, through analyses of financial impacts due to exposures in market risk, credit risk etc.
• Works closely with front office teams for different types of asset classes portfolio monitoring, including credit, derivatives and alternative assets and performs relevant risk analysis.
• Collaborates with GIRM team members to perform second line comprehensive risk analyses across investment risks to ensure compliance with the firm's risk appetites, tolerances, and investment risk limits.
• Works closely with the Quantitative Analytic Solutions team to validate and calibrate models to support implementation.
• Provides documentation and validation of models and calibration techniques.
• Collaborates with GIRM's technologists to ensure models are efficient and robust as deployed into production
• Provides support for market and credit risk analysis.
• Participates in the production and presentation of oral and written analyses and concepts, including management recommendations, to senior management; assists in the preparation of management and committee reports.
Total Rewards
The salary range for this job is $140,000 to $185,000 This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.
At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

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