Risk Analyst

The Risk Analyst will identify and analyze potential operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks that threaten the assets, earning capacity, or success of the firm. Forecast risk‑related costs, develop and analyze alternatives for risk mitigation, and apply enterprise risk management principles to help business partners establish lines of defense and monitor effectiveness. Responsibilities Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned business areas, including current processes, systems, initiatives, market environment, and business strategies. Identify and analyze specific operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks that threaten the assets, earning capacity, or success of the business area. Categorize and assess the severity of risks within a defined framework; identify potential risk impact and costs to the firm. Utilize enterprise risk management principles and methodologies to perform quantitative analysis such as risk grading, financial risk, and rate of failure. Collaborate with business partners to recommend solutions to reduce or control risk. Develop reports and presentations to outline findings and recommendations for risk mitigation opportunities and costs. Provide risk‑management perspective to business areas as they consider proposed changes in their organization, operations, or systems; educate businesses on operational, legal, regulatory, and financial risks. Identify and assess changes in government legislation and advise on compliance. Continuously update assigned components of the enterprise risk portfolio and monitor progress on risk mitigation efforts. Develop contingency plans for emergencies such as business continuity, emergency response, and crisis communication. Ensure all work activities comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 2–5 years of financial services industry and risk management experience, preferably in a risk, audit, or compliance role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of enterprise risk principles and methodologies. Knowledge of applicable regulations. Ability to develop cross‑functional relationships to achieve project objectives. Project management and prioritization skills. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance; 401(k) with profit sharing; paid time off; Maven family & fertility benefit; parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement); and other voluntary benefits. Salary Range $77,000—$95,000 USD William Blair is an equal‑opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v #J-18808-Ljbffr