Risk Analyst

Provide statistical modeling advice to other departments.

Meet with clients to answer queries on subjects such as risk exposure, market scenarios, or values-at-risk calculations.

Plan, and contribute to development of, risk management systems.

Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.

Evaluate the risks and benefits involved in implementing green building technologies.

Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.

Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments.

Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.

Review or draft risk disclosures for offer documents.

Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.

Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.

Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.

Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.

Recommend ways to control or reduce risk.

Document, and ensure communication of, key risks.

Track, measure, or report on aspects of market risk for traded issues.

Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.

Devise systems and processes to monitor validity of risk modeling outputs.

Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.

Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems.

Evaluate the risks related to green investments, such as renewable energy company stocks.

Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.

Determine potential liability related to the use of more sustainable methods of product packaging, such as biodegradable food containers.

Identify and analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.