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Financial Risk Specialists

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Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

Sample of reported job titles: Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Risk Analyst, Risk Manager, Risk Specialist, Securities Analyst

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Tasks

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  • Analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Contribute to development of risk management systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Devise systems or processes to monitor validity of risk assessments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Document, and ensure communication of, key risks.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate the risks and benefits involved in implementing green building technologies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate the risks related to green investments, such as renewable energy company stocks.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inform financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Meet with clients to answer queries on subjects such as risk exposure, market scenarios, or values-at-risk calculations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide statistical modeling advice to other departments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Recommend ways to control or reduce risk.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Review or draft risk disclosures for offer documents.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Track, measure, or report on aspects of market risk for traded issues.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks Hot technology ; Sage 50 Accounting; Tax softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics Hot technology ; SAS Hot technology ; StataCorp Stata; The MathWorks MATLAB Hot technology (see all 20 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu Hot technology ; MicroStrategy Hot technology ; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Hot technology ; Qlik Tech QlikView Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Charting software — Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL; TickQuest NeoTickerSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Microsoft SharePoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Configuration management software — Perforce Helix softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — Salesforce software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base management system software — Apache Hive Hot technology ; Apache Pig Hot technology ; Teradata Database Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base reporting software — Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Hot technology ; SAP Crystal Reports Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft SQL Server Hot technology ; Oracle software Hot technology ; Structured query language SQL Hot technology ; Yardi software Hot technology (see all 8 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic Hot technology ; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA Hot technology ; Ruby Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Document management software — Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — IBM Notes Hot technology ; Microsoft Exchange Hot technology ; Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — Microsoft Dynamics GP Hot technology ; NetSuite ERP Hot technology ; Oracle Hyperion Hot technology ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Hot technology (see all 12 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Expert system software — Ivorix Neurostrategy Finance; Matheny Pattern Forecaster Plus; NeuroSolutions for MatLabSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; Wolfram Research Mathematica Finance Essentials; Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine (see all 77 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now Hot technology ; Human resource management software HRMSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Information retrieval or search software — dailyVest Investment Personalization Platform; LexisNexis; S&P Capital IQ; Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ Compustat (see all 8 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Object or component oriented development software — C++ Hot technology ; Perl Hot technology ; R Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Linux Hot technology ; UNIX Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Apple Keynote; DealMaven PresLink for PowerPoint and Word; Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technology ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Sales and marketing software — Marketo Marketing Automation Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Apple AppleWorks; Corel QuattroPro; IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Transaction security and virus protection software — McAfeeSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Google Docs Hot technology ; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Word Hot technology ; Report generation softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Assess risks to business operations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze business or financial data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop business or financial information systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Present business-related information to audiences.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on analytical techniques.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on business or operational matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze industry trends.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Confer with others about financial matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Create images of data, locations, or products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Determine the value of goods or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop financial analysis methods.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop financial or business plans.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Educate clients on financial planning topics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Gather organizational performance information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor business indicators.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Recommend investments to clients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Update professional knowledge.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Credentials

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.
Employment data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.
Industry data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.

Median wages (2020) $40.22 hourly, $83,660 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 492,100 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 41,000
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Finance and Insurance
Management of Companies and Enterprises

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • CFA Institute external site
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority external site
  • Global Association of Risk Professionals external site
  • International Association for Quantitative Finance external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Financial analysts external site
  • Risk Management Association external site
  • The Professional Risk Managers’ International Association external site
  • University Risk Management and Insurance Association external site

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