Risk Analyst Career

*A job as a Risk Analyst falls under the broader career category of Credit Analysts. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Credit Analysts : Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.


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Credit Analyst Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$81,160

Median Hourly Wage

$39.02*

Total Employed Nationally

72,930


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.