Average Risk Analyst salary in the UK

Utilities SectorKent | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35)Ref: 10489The CompanyWe are supporting a major organisation at the forefront of delivering critical energy infrastructure and innovative offshore projects across the UK. Due to continued investment in a portfolio of nationally significant programmes, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Risk Analyst to join a growing Project Controls function on a contract basis.This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major infrastructure programme, ensuring robust risk management practices are embedded throughout the project lifecycle and support effective project decision-making.The Role Working within a high-performing Project Controls team, you will lead and support risk management activities across complex capital and engineering programmes. Your focus will be on identifying, assessing, analysing, and mitigating project risks to support successful project delivery against cost, schedule, and scope objectives. You will facilitate risk identification workshops and engage with project teams and stakeholders to proactively identify threats and opportunities, whilst developing and maintaining comprehensive project risk registers. You will undertake quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation techniques and apply advanced methodologies such as Reference Class Forecasting to support robust project forecasting and decision-making.The role will also involve developing effective risk response and mitigation strategies, monitoring project risks, and providing meaningful analysis and reporting to project leadership teams. You will create and maintain risk dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel, helping to drive a proactive risk management culture across the programme.The PersonYou will possess significant experience in Project Risk Management within a Project Controls environment, ideally gained on major infrastructure, utilities, energy, transportation, construction, or engineering projects. You will have a strong understanding of project risk management principles, governance frameworks, and industry best practice, alongside demonstrable experience conducting quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis. Hands-on experience of Monte Carlo simulation techniques is essential, together with knowledge of Reference Class Forecasting and other advanced risk assessment methodologies. Experience using industry-standard risk management software such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Palisade @RISK, Safran Risk, or similar is required, along with strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills. Experience developing dashboards and reporting in Power BI would be highly advantageous. You will be a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of facilitating workshops, influencing project teams, and presenting risk-based insights to senior leadership. Professional certifications such as APM Project Risk Management, PMI-RMP, or Management of Risk (M_o_R) Foundation/Practitioner are desirable.To ApplyThis is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's leading infrastructure organisations, working on a complex, high-value programme that will play a significant role in supporting the UK's future energy and infrastructure landscape. To apply or discuss this opportunity in complete confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10489.

Risk & Reporting AnalystOur client, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a joint venture between a technology solutions business serving the banking and financial sectors and a global alternative investment fund manager. They now seek to appoint a Risk & Reporting Analyst to identify, measure, monitor and control riskYour specific responsibilities as Risk & Reporting Analyst will include:Aggregating risks on fund level, perform risk analytics and generate monthly reports based on OPERA reporting guidelinesWorking closely with internal teams to validate the completeness and accuracy of required dataManaging regulatory analyticsGenerating and distributing the regulatory returns each month/quarterPerforming rigorous checks to ensure the accuracy of the generated reportsWorking closely with external stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of checked files to the relevant team for sign offAs Risk & Reporting Analyst you will need:A 2:1 degree from a top 25 UK universityData analysis experienceProficiency in SQL, Python and ExcelFamiliarity with Risk conceptsFamiliarity with the FCA’s AIFMD Annex IV and SEC’s Form PF a bonusRewards & benefits:Salary: £65 - 75k25 days holiday + stats10% target bonusPrivate healthcarePensionPrestigious city centre officesPlease note: High levels of interest mean that we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Credit Risk AnalystLocation: DoverSalary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmAre you an analytical finance professional with experience assessing credit risk and reviewing company accounts? We are looking for a Credit Risk Analyst to join their growing finance team, offering a varied role with excellent opportunities to develop your skills across wider finance functions.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to make informed credit decisions while building positive relationships with customers.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess new and existing customer credit applications using company accounts and credit reports.Review and renew customer credit facilities, making recommendations on credit limits and payment terms.Monitor customer accounts and identify where early payments, increased credit limits or additional security may be required.Liaise directly with customers to discuss financial information and make informed credit decisions.Support the customer account opening process, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance.Assist with sales ledger activities including invoicing, direct debits and debt collection when required.Review higher-risk accounts and recommend appropriate actions.Support bank reference checks and credit administration.Provide cover across the finance department, including payroll, stock reconciliations, fuel margin analysis and other accounting duties.Assist with credit reviews across multiple group companies.About YouPrevious experience in a credit risk, credit control or finance role.Confident interpreting company accounts and commercial credit reports.Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience.Able to communicate confidently with customers and internal stakeholders.Eager to learn, develop and take on wider finance responsibilities.What's on OfferSalary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends.A varied role offering exposure to wider finance functions.Training and opportunities for career progression.Supportive and collaborative working environment.If you're looking to build your career within a commercially focused finance team and enjoy making informed credit decisions that support business growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitmentWe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.