Senior Risk Analyst

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. 

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Risk Analyst to join our Global Risk Management team. This role will play a pivotal part in developing and managing corporate risk and insurance strategies, optimizing processes, and delivering actionable insights for scalable growth. If you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment and are passionate about solving complex challenges, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Risk Analyst, you’ll collaborate across operations, finance, and legal to assess, mitigate, and manage risk in a fast-evolving environment. Your key responsibilities include:

• Draft, maintain, and update model risk policies and procedures aligned with Deel’s ERM framework.

• Support the implementation of Key Risk Indicator (KRI) and ERM frameworks

• Review documentation (Policy, Standards and Procedures) to ensure completeness, gain feedback from key stakeholders and confirm alignment with enterprise policies.

• Work with team members and key stakeholders to develop appropriate metrics and deliver relevant and accurate data.

• Work with internal teams, including the Technology senior leadership team, to gain an in-depth understanding of existing risks, causes, severity rating, controls, and remediation.

• Leverage internal systems and tools (e.g., Risk Management Information System, actuarial reports) to identify and act on trends in loss and cost of risk.

• Develop benchmarking metrics to drive risk mitigation priorities.

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing management of core ERM frameworks and programs, including but not limited to risk appetite, key risk indicators (KRIs), risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), product risk management.

• Lead initiatives to enhance the ERM frameworks and ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

• Foster a risk aware culture by developing and enhancing risk education, educating business and control functions on risk management principles, and finding opportunities to integrate risk principles into the way we operate

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports for ERM governance, boards, and other relevant stakeholders

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Work Experience: 5-7 years; Risk Management, Technology Risk Management, IT Operational Risk Management and risk reporting.Expertise with ERM frameworks, including risk appetite, KRIs, RCSAs

• Experience with integrating risk management frameworks into business processes and fostering a risk aware culture

• Demonstrated experience supporting and/or leading risk projects across multiple business lines offering a wide variety of financial services products and services.

• Advanced understanding of the regulatory environment and the risks of products and payment services in Deel.

• Excellent analytical and complex problem solving skills.

• Strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in auditing, risk, or compliance (e.g., CIA, CRM).

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and Excel.

• Experience defining program requirements and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.