Risk Analyst / Risk Manager

TL;DR

Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Finance/Compliance): Identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise-wide financial, operational, and compliance risks with an accent on quantitative modeling and regulatory reporting. Focus on building risk models, validating internal controls, and delivering actionable insights to leadership while ensuring alignment with U.S. client business hours.

Location: Must be based in South Africa or Kenya and available during U.S. client business hours.

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm connecting talent with global clients.

What you will do

• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across operational, financial, and compliance domains.
• Build and maintain quantitative risk models using SQL, Python, or Excel.
• Monitor compliance with frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and Basel III.
• Test and validate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance procedures.
• Prepare dashboards and reports in tools like Tableau or Power BI for executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen risk awareness and mitigation practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or governance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with at least one GRC platform such as Archer or ServiceNow.
• Understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Ability to work during U.S. client business hours.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex risk concepts into business recommendations.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, CPA, or CCEP.
• Experience with financial risk modeling methodologies like VaR or Monte Carlo simulations.
• Background in regulated industries including finance, healthcare, or SaaS.
• Familiarity with advanced data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote position with global exposure.
• Opportunity to work with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Focus on professional growth through complex risk analysis and governance challenges.
• Structured environment with clear KPIs and performance metrics.

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen and recruiter interview.
• Practical assessment involving risk data analysis.
• Final interview with risk and compliance leadership.