Risk Analyst

Vaco is hiring for a Risk Analyst opportunity in Cincinnati OH within the construction industry.
Direct Hire, Onsite
Salary: 75-85,000/yr
Position Summary

The Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational, financial, contractual, and project-related risks across the organization. This role partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Finance, Safety, Legal, and Executive Leadership to protect company assets, improve project outcomes, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise & Project Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks across active construction projects, business pursuits, and corporate operations.
• Develop and maintain project and enterprise risk registers.
• Evaluate risk exposure related to project size, scope, schedule, geography, delivery method, and contract structure.
• Participate in risk reviews during pursuit, preconstruction, project kickoff, and execution phases.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce operational and financial risk.

Contract & Legal Risk Analysis

• Review owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements for potential risk exposure.
• Identify and analyze unfavorable contract terms including indemnification, liquidated damages, warranties, insurance requirements, bonding obligations, and force majeure provisions.
• Partner with legal counsel and leadership during contract negotiations.
• Track contractual risk trends and recommend process improvements and risk management policies.

Insurance & Claims Management

• Coordinate with insurance brokers and carriers regarding coverage placement and renewals, including General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Auto, Builders Risk, Professional Liability, and OCIP/CCIP programs.
• Analyze claims history, loss runs, and deductible exposures.
• Assist with claims administration, documentation, investigations, and resolution efforts.
• Support annual insurance renewals and insurer reporting requirements.

Financial & Operational Risk Analysis

• Analyze project financial performance to identify risks related to cost overruns, margin erosion, cash flow, productivity, escalation, and supply chain disruptions.
• Monitor change order activity and project forecasts to identify emerging risks.
• Support scenario planning, forecasting, and risk modeling for large or complex projects.
• Partner with Finance and Project Controls teams to develop early warning indicators and risk dashboards.

Safety & Compliance Risk

• Collaborate with Safety and Operations teams to assess workplace safety risks and incident trends.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Support compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare risk assessments, executive summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership.
• Present risk findings, trends, and mitigation recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain risk management policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to enterprise risk management and operational controls.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management, construction finance, project controls, insurance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and project financials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.