How to hire a risk assessment analyst

How to hire a risk assessment analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step risk assessment analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a risk assessment analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new risk assessment analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a risk assessment analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a risk assessment analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a risk assessment analyst that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of risk assessment analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Risk Assessment Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Risk Assessment Analyst		$25-47
   Disaster Recovery Manager	A disaster recovery manager oversees the procedures put into developing and implementing recovery and continuity plans against various kinds of disasters or security breaches that could affect company data, hardware, and software. They are primarily in charge of managing disaster recovery teams, setting objectives and guidelines, performing tests and risk assessments, and developing regular reports... Show more	$22-60
   Business Continuity Manager	Business continuity managers are management professionals who create crisis management plans to keep an organization functioning after experiencing disruptive events. These managers are required to design and implement business continuity plans for all business offices to ensure that they always remain in a state of readiness... Show more	$26-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Assessments
   • NIST
   • Security Risk Assessment
   • ISO
   • HIPAA
   • Data Analysis
   • Risk Analysis
   • AML
   • Assessment Process
   • GRC
   • Technical Support
   • Data Collection
   • Human Health
   • Internal Controls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage treasury workstation steering team for automation of core treasury operations for increase reliability of financial reporting and decision making.
   • Conduct lead-based paint analysis for NYCHA, HUD, EPA contracts in multi-unit family dwellings and community spaces.
   • Provide quality assurance for approval workflows within team SharePoint site.
   • Recommend building infrastructure improvements, energy efficient lighting, and upgrade HVAC systems.
   • Recognize opportunities to strengthen controls and develop recommendations to close identify control gaps ensuring SOX compliance.
   • Produce impact assessment framework and report that used climate change models to identify system vulnerabilities that can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your risk assessment analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A risk assessment analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, risk assessment analysts' average salary in nebraska is 37% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level risk assessment analysts earn 47% less than senior-level risk assessment analysts.
   • Certifications. A risk assessment analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a risk assessment analyst's salary.

   Average risk assessment analyst salary

   $72,270yearly

   $34.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level risk assessment analyst salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average risk assessment analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$90,054	$43
   2	New York	$86,698	$42
   3	Maryland	$82,703	$40
   4	California	$80,814	$39
   5	Michigan	$80,075	$39
   6	Indiana	$79,806	$38
   7	Idaho	$79,234	$38
   8	Texas	$77,912	$37
   9	District of Columbia	$75,800	$36
   10	Pennsylvania	$75,101	$36
   11	Georgia	$74,485	$36
   12	Massachusetts	$73,671	$35
   13	Florida	$73,666	$35
   14	Virginia	$73,639	$35
   15	Washington	$72,039	$35
   16	Arizona	$69,899	$34
   17	North Carolina	$69,005	$33
   18	Alabama	$64,652	$31
   19	Colorado	$64,567	$31
   20	Illinois	$60,152	$29

   Average risk assessment analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$122,587	$58.94	4
   2	AIG	$95,574	$45.95	9
   3	Bloomberg	$95,222	$45.78	4
   4	MUFG EMEA	$94,694	$45.53
   5	J.P. Morgan	$91,509	$43.99
   6	HP	$87,275	$41.96
   7	Booz Allen Hamilton	$86,171	$41.43	16
   8	Federal Reserve Bank	$86,167	$41.43	1
   9	Morgan Stanley	$85,203	$40.96	26
   10	Citi	$85,001	$40.87	7
   11	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$84,213	$40.49	76
   12	TD Bank	$82,839	$39.83	42
   13	M&T Bank	$82,771	$39.79	27
   14	Sony Pictures	$80,251	$38.58
   15	The PNC Financial Services Group	$80,092	$38.51	15
   16	Federal Reserve	$79,255	$38.10
   17	DFS Corporate Services LLC	$79,119	$38.04
   18	Spectrum	$79,082	$38.02
   19	Corteva	$79,048	$38.00
   20	FanDuel	$77,991	$37.50	4

4. Writing a risk assessment analyst job description

   A good risk assessment analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a risk assessment analyst job description:

   Risk assessment analyst job description example

   BBJ Group is a growing environmental consulting and engineering firm seeking an experienced Risk Assessor to join our team. We expect this will be a great growth opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their careers solving challenging environmental matters.
   General activities will include:
   
   Conduct environmental site assessments of properties and communicate the findings in a clear and concise manner to the client Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or by email) to the client and property owner Conduct project research as applicable to the scope of work (review public records, databases, historical information, analytical data, etc.) Analyze large environmental datasets, conduct statistical analyses, and prepare data for presentation in tables, figures, and other exhibits Review and interpret environmental studies and reports Support remedial strategy/risk management development for contaminated sites Prepare complex technical reports, including human health and ecological risk assessments, and supporting documents (site maps, government records, appendices, etc.) This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position
   
   What kinds of projects can I expect to work on?
   
   At BBJ Group, we serve both private and public sector clients at project locations throughout the United States, as well as overseas. We believe it's important that our consultants are exposed to a wide variety of project types. This allows them to grow more quickly, and provide multi-faceted perspectives to our clients. Project-level consultants routinely get to work on projects including:
   
   Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments RCRA and CERCLA Site Investigation and Remediation Site investigation and closure Vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation Compliance Audits, Permitting and Planning
   
   What sets BBJ Group apart?
   
   Technical Depth and Responsiveness - BBJ Group provides the expertise of a large environmental consulting firm, while maintaining the responsiveness and flexibility of a smaller firm. Clarity - At BBJ Group, we pride ourselves on helping clients cut through the clutter. We translate the jargon of environmental science and regulation into business-focused recommendations our clients can use to make critical decisions. Strategy - Our solutions always come with an end-game strategy. We don't just study the problem, we cost-effectively develop an answer and an exit for our client. As a result, our clients view us as true, collaborative partners, and not just another contractor.
   
   What does it take to thrive at BBJ Group?
   
   Successful BBJers have these attributes:
   Low-ego, high-impact teammate that is self-motivated Problem-solver that operates self-sufficiently and seeks help when needed Great communicator both verbally and in writing (formal and informal) Quick thinking/adaptive individual who works well in fast-paced and changing environment
   Job Qualifications:
   
   Master's degree in biological sciences or toxicology. Minimum 5 years of working experience in human health and/or ecological risk assessment. Consulting experience preferred. Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory frameworks (RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, NRDA, etc.). Experience with water quality issues and soil / sediment contamination. Strong oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of statistics, including ProUCL; sampling design, including Incremental Sampling Methodology and associated statistics and decision mechanisms; and MS Office applications. Working knowledge of EPA risk assessment guidance and databases. Key personnel credentialed with the Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology will be highly rated!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right risk assessment analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your risk assessment analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit risk assessment analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with risk assessment analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new risk assessment analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect risk assessment analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new risk assessment analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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