Description
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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Enterprising
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.
- Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.
- Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.
- Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.
- Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.
Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
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Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Word processing software
- Financial analysis software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Associate of the Society of ActuariesCertifying Organization
Society of Actuaries
Type
Core
Certificate name
Fellow of the ConferenceCertifying Organization
Conference of Consulting Actuaries
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Fellow of the Society of ActuariesCertifying Organization
Society of Actuaries
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Risk ManagerCertifying Organization
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Chartered Certified Risk AnalystCertifying Organization
American Academy of Financial Management
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $62,847 |
| Median (50%) | $108,658 |
| High (90%) | $161,016 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $79,335 |
| Mid Level | $100,242 |
| Senior Level | $116,726 |
| Expert Level | $152,454 |
Employability
There are currently 57,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 62,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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