# Risk Analyst > Pavago · Pakistan (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-10 **Workplace:** remote ## Description ### **Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Financial Risk, Compliance & GRC) – Remote** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours ### **About the Role** We’re hiring a highly analytical **Risk Analyst / Risk Manager** to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risks. This is a hands-on risk management role focused on **enterprise risk, internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk modeling, GRC, and audit readiness**. You’ll partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to strengthen controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide actionable insights that support risk-aware business decisions. If you have experience in **risk management, compliance, audit, GRC, financial risk, or internal controls**, this role could be a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** **Enterprise Risk Assessment** - Conduct risk assessments across: - Financial risk - Operational risk - Compliance risk - Vendor risk - Technology risk - Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and incident trackers. - Evaluate risk based on: - Likelihood - Business impact - Control effectiveness - Prioritize mitigation initiatives and escalate material risks. **Financial Risk Modeling & Analysis** - Analyze financial, market, and operational risk exposures. - Build and maintain risk models using: - SQL - Python - R - SAS - Perform: - Stress testing - Scenario analysis - Trend analysis - Forecasting - Apply quantitative techniques such as: - Value at Risk (VaR) - Monte Carlo simulations - Regression analysis - Probability modeling **Compliance & Regulatory Risk** - Support compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations, including: - SOX - Basel III - Dodd-Frank - GDPR - HIPAA - PCI-DSS - Prepare risk and compliance reports. - Maintain documentation supporting regulatory requirements. - Support internal and external audits. - Keep governance and compliance records organized and audit-ready. **Internal Controls & GRC** - Test and validate internal controls and operational safeguards. - Monitor incidents, control gaps, and risk events. - Work with GRC platforms such as: - Archer - ServiceNow - LogicManager - Support: - Vendor risk assessments - Cyber risk assessments - Operational control testing - Partner with IT and security teams to strengthen risk controls. **Risk Reporting & Dashboards** - Build dashboards and reporting using: - Power BI - Tableau - Looker - Track key risk indicators and mitigation progress. - Prepare clear reports for leadership and stakeholders. - Translate complex findings into practical business recommendations. ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** - Highly analytical and comfortable working with complex risk scenarios. - Strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance, and internal controls. - Able to identify potential risks before they become larger business issues. - Comfortable working with both quantitative data and regulatory frameworks. - Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. - Able to translate technical risk findings into clear business recommendations. - Proactive, organized, and comfortable owning projects independently. ### **Required Experience & Skills** - 3+ years of experience in: - Risk analysis - Risk management - Compliance - Audit - Governance / GRC - Strong proficiency with **SQL**. - Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills. - Experience with GRC platforms such as **Archer, ServiceNow, LogicManager**, or similar. - Strong understanding of: - Enterprise risk management - Internal controls - Regulatory compliance - Governance processes - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent written and verbal English communication. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment. ### **Preferred Qualifications** - Certifications such as: - FRM - CFA - CPA - CCEP - Experience with **Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, or financial risk modeling**. - Python, R, or SAS experience. - Experience within: - Financial services - Fintech - SaaS - Healthcare - Experience supporting: - Board-level risk reporting - Enterprise governance - Regulatory audits - Audit preparation - Familiarity with cybersecurity and third-party/vendor risk. ### **Tools & Technology** - SQL - Excel / Google Sheets - Python / R / SAS - Power BI / Tableau / Looker - Archer / ServiceNow / LogicManager - GRC and compliance reporting platforms ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** Your day may include: - Reviewing risk dashboards and incident reports. - Conducting enterprise or operational risk assessments. - Updating risk registers and mitigation plans. - Analyzing financial and operational exposures. - Testing internal controls. - Preparing compliance and audit documentation. - Building risk reports and dashboards. - Meeting with Finance, IT, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders. - Identifying control gaps and recommending mitigation strategies. **In short:** you identify risks early, strengthen controls, maintain compliance, and give leadership the information needed to make better risk-aware decisions. ### **Key Metrics for Success** - Accurate and timely risk reporting. - Reduction in operational and compliance risk exposure. - Strong internal control effectiveness. - No missed regulatory or audit deadlines. - High-quality, audit-ready governance documentation. - Timely mitigation of identified risks. - Clear and actionable reporting to leadership. ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Direct impact on organizational risk and governance. - Exposure across **Finance, Compliance, Operations, IT, and Cybersecurity**. - Opportunity to improve and scale enterprise risk frameworks. - Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams. - High ownership in a fully remote environment. - Career growth toward: - Senior Risk Manager - Enterprise Risk Lead - Compliance Leadership - Governance & Controls Manager ### **Interview Process** 1. Initial Screening Call 2. Recruiter Interview 3. Technical / Risk Scenario Discussion 4. Final Interview 5. Offer & Onboarding ### **Apply Now** If you have experience in **risk management, GRC, compliance, internal controls, or financial risk** and can turn complex risk data into actionable business insights, we’d love to hear from you. **#RiskAnalyst #RiskManager #RiskManagement #GRC #Compliance #FinancialRisk #EnterpriseRisk #InternalControls #Governance #RiskAssessment #SQL #RemoteJobs #Audit #RegulatoryCompliance** ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/150001558C/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)