Risk Support Analyst jobs

We are looking to register interest in Risk Analyst opportunities for roles that could involve identifying, assessing and mitigating organisational risks across business operations. Roles of this type sit within compliance-focused teams where analytical rigour and practical risk judgment combine to protect business objectives and stakeholder interests.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Risk Analyst positions, where you could contribute to the identification and assessment of operational, regulatory and strategic risks. Roles of this type may sit within a growing compliance function in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, where you would work alongside risk and regulatory specialists to support decision-making and help shape risk governance frameworks. The work could involve analysing risk data, preparing risk assessments and reports, and liaising with stakeholders across the business to understand emerging exposures.

Typical role overview

• Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £450–650 per day
• Domain: Regulatory, Compliance and Risk

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Identifying and documenting operational, regulatory and strategic risks across defined business areas
• Conducting risk assessments and preparing risk analysis reports for stakeholders and leadership
• Gathering and analysing risk data to support risk measurement and reporting
• Supporting the development and maintenance of risk registers and risk monitoring frameworks
• Liaising with business teams to understand emerging risks and controls in place
• Contributing to risk governance activities, such as risk committee meetings and risk policy updates
• Assisting with compliance monitoring and regulatory change tracking where relevant to identified risks

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline
• 2–4 years' experience in risk analysis, risk assessment, compliance or a similar analytical role
• Working knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Proficiency with spreadsheet analysis, data visualisation and report preparation
• Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certification, or willingness to work toward it
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, and ability to explain risk concepts to non-specialist stakeholders

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Exposure to a broad range of business risks and the chance to deepen risk analysis expertise
• Scope to develop your knowledge of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Potential progression toward senior or specialist risk roles, where supported by the role facts and business need
• Contract flexibility, with the opportunity to work on defined projects or programmes
• Collaborative working environment with access to mentorship from experienced risk professionals

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.