Risk Analyst
Identify, measure and manage financial, operational or credit risks to keep organisations stable and compliant.
A day in the life
Build risk models, stress-test portfolios, write board reports, and advise on limits and controls.
Typical route
Helpful A-levels
Physics + Maths (Further Maths useful)
Typical qualification and training
- Mathematics, Economics, Physics or Finance degree
- Graduate risk programme or professional qualification (e.g. CFA/PRMIA)
These are common routes, not compulsory subject combinations. Entry requirements vary between universities, training schemes and employers, so always check the current provider requirements.
Indicative UK salary
- Starter
- £26,000-£35,000
- Experienced
- £45,000-£70,000
- Senior
- £90,000+
Banking and trading risk roles often pay above these ranges.
Salary range checked against Prospects.ac.uk: Risk Analyst.
UK employers
- Barclays
- HSBC
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PwC
Worldwide employers
- JP Morgan
- Deutsche Bank
- Bank of America
- McKinsey
Useful route links
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Key skills
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