Financial Risk Specialists

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Financial Risk Specialists

What they do

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.

Also Called: Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Risk Analyst, Risk Manager, Risk Specialist, Securities Analyst, Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Risk Analyst, Risk Manager, Risk Specialist, Securities Analyst

$61,090
Starting Salary (2023)
$106,090
Median Salary (2023)
8.2%
Projected Job Growth
55,290
Employment (2022)

Typical 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.

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