Senior Business Risk Analyst

Vaco by Highspring
Atlanta, US
Hybrid

Job Description

Now recruiting on behalf of Atlanta-based company for a Senior Business Risk Analyst. The company offers an outstanding culture, track record of internal promotions, high tenure, strong leadership, stability, great hybrid flexibility, and a competitive compensation package.

The Senior Business Risk Analyst will drive risk assessment and strategic decision support for large, complex commercial deals. This role sits at the intersection of risk management and strategic finance, evaluating enterprise-wide risks and ensuring informed, data-driven decisions. It leads deal risk assessments, using advanced quantitative methods (e.g., scenario analysis, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations) to model potential outcomes, quantify financial exposure, and assess best/worst-case scenarios. Acting as a central partner across Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, Credit, and Regulatory teams, this position will ensure all risks are identified, evaluated, and clearly communicated before decisions are made. This position plays a key role in enterprise risk management, developing frameworks, monitoring emerging risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Senior Risk Analyst will be highly visible and present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, helping shape strategy on high-impact, long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years in risk analysis, strategic finance, or analytics (energy, commodities, or financial services preferred)
  • Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field along with Master's in Risk Management is ideal
  • Designation as Certified Risk Analyst is highly preferred.
  • Strong experience in risk modeling, scenario analysis, quantitative analysis, and financial forecasting (including Monte Carlo simulations)
  • Proficiency in Excel modeling, PowerPoint, SQL, and data visualization tools
  • Ability to communicate complex risk insights to executives and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong business judgment and ability to assess large commercial deals
  • Excellent storytelling and presentation skills for senior leadership and board-level audiences
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • History of job stability is required for consideration

Compensation & Benefits

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, office location, and other business needs. As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, the salary range 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.

Vaco PLC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Excel modelingPowerpointSqlData visualization toolsCommunicationStorytellingPresentationCertified risk analystRisk managementStrategic financeEnterprise risk management

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/13/2026

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