Job Description
Job DescriptionRisk Analyst - 12-Month ContractLocation: White Plains, NY (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Employment Type: W2 Contract via Staffing AgencyPosition OverviewWe are seeking an analytical Risk Analyst to support comprehensive project risk scoring and portfolio assessment initiatives. This role involves evaluating project risks across enterprise risk categories, comparing scores to established risk appetite thresholds, and preparing detailed reports to support strategic decision-making and organizational resilience planning.Key Responsibilities
- Project Risk Assessment: Review project portfolios and supporting data from subject matter experts to understand potential risks and identify risk factors
- Risk Scoring & Analysis: Evaluate and score risks for each project across enterprise risk categories using established methodologies and scoring tools
- Documentation & Justification: Document comprehensive justification statements to support risk score decisions and methodology applications
- Risk Appetite Comparison: Compare calculated risk scores to organizational risk appetite using provided methodologies and identify projects that exceed, meet, or fall below defined thresholds
- Portfolio Analysis: Conduct qualitative assessments to identify project risks, trends, and insights across the entire project portfolio
- Detailed Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing risk scores for projects and analyzing risk levels across the portfolio
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with various stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and risk concerns
- Trend Identification: Analyze patterns and trends in risk data to provide actionable insights for strategic planning
- Methodology Application: Apply established risk management frameworks and best practices to ensure consistent and accurate assessments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- 1-5 years of risk management experience (1-3 years minimum)
- Proven experience in risk identification and assessment processes
- Report preparation experience for key stakeholders and executive audiences
- Strong qualitative risk assessment skills for identifying project risks and portfolio trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels
- Strong time management abilities to evaluate multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently
- Proficiency in risk assessment tools and software
- Advanced skills in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Understanding of industry best practices and risk management frameworks (COSO, ISO31000) preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in risk analysis and documentation
Ready to strengthen organizational resilience through comprehensive risk analysis? Apply today!Note: Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area and available for W2 employment. This role requires badging in/out of facility and adherence to hybrid work policies.