Financial risk analyst : Employers and vacancy sources

Risk is a growing area of employment with good career prospects. Risk analysts can be found working in a wide range of organisations, predominantly in the private sector. Opportunities exist in the risk management departments of:

• investment companies;
• insurance companies;
• banks and other financial institutions;
• other medium to large-sized commercial and industrial organisations.

Self-employment/freelance work is also a viable option on a consultancy basis, although considerable experience and expertise are required to go down this route.

Sources of vacancies

• Search graduate jobs on this site.
• The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRMIC)  - has job listings in its members section.
• Jobs In Risk  
• Exec-appointments  
• Post Online  
• Times Online  
• Guardian Jobs  
• Independent Jobs  
• Employer literature and websites.
• The GET Directory 
• Careers service vacancy bulletins and job databases.

Some recruitment agencies specialise in finance and risk management posts, but vacancies advertised are usually targeted at those with experience. Examples include:

• eFinancialCareers   
• The Supply Curve   
• Kinsey Allen International  

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