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.
SOC: 13-2054.00
Common Job Titles
Analyst
Risk Analyst
Risk Specialist
Securities Analyst
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Financial Risk Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
56,320
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $62,270. 25th percentile: U.S. $80,280. 50th percentile: U.S. $106,000. 75th percentile: U.S. $145,020. 90th percentile: U.S. $182,310. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$62,270
10% of workers earn the following or more
$182,310
Workers on average earn
$119,930
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation