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.

$101,910

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+6% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Financial risk specialists spend their days analyzing data and market trends to identify potential threats to their organization's financial health. They examine investment portfolios, loan applications, and market conditions to calculate how much risk the company faces from various sources like credit defaults, currency fluctuations, or economic downturns. Much of their work involves building complex financial models using specialized software, running simulations to test different scenarios, and preparing detailed reports that explain their findings to senior management.

Programs That Prepare You

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