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  1. Occupations
  2. Financial Risk Specialists

Financial Risk Specialists

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.
MetricU.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

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hive
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • C++
  • Google Docs
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Linux
  • Marketo Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Perl
  • Python
  • R
  • Ruby
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • ServiceNow
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Tableau
  • Teradata Database
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • UNIX
  • Yardi software

Technology Skills

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Report Builder
  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Simulator
  • Analyse-it
  • AnalyzerXL
  • Annuities analysis software
  • Apache Pig
  • Apple AppleWorks
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Financial Quantitative Analysts 13-2099.01
  • Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051.00
  • Investment Fund Managers 11-3031.03
  • Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00

Moderately Similar

  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
  • Credit Analysts 13-2041.00
  • Business Intelligence Analysts 15-2051.01
  • Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
  • Financial Managers 11-3031.00

Related

  • Insurance Underwriters 13-2053.00
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07
  • Operations Research Analysts 15-2031.00
  • Business Continuity Planners 13-1199.04
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Accountants and Auditors 13-2011.00
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers 11-9199.01
  • Loss Prevention Managers 11-9199.08
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161.00
  • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists 33-9099.02

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateBookkeepingIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountancyIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • Associate's DegreeAccounting / Business AdministrationIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Business Administration, Major in AccountingIssuer: Sam Houston State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinance (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics & Compututational Analysis (BS)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham