How to become a Financial Technology Risk Analyst
Analyzes, monitors, and mitigates technology, financial, fraud, cybersecurity, and operational risks within regulated financial services and payment environments. Responsibilities commonly include control testing, risk assessments, fraud and transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance, issue remediation, risk reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Top Skills Required
- Technology risk management
- Financial risk analysis
- Fraud detection
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, finance, economics, mathematics, business, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- Relevant professional experience in risk management, information security, internal audit, fraud operations, or financial services
- CISA
- CRISC
- CISM
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, finance, business, or a related discipline