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.
- O*NET-SOC code
13-2054.00 - Preparation Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$117,330
Employment, U.S.63,850
Median hourly wage$56.41
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64,820 | $83,980 | $117,330 | $158,250 | $196,110 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 180 | $81,750 | 0.20 |
| Alaska | 50 | $85,370 | 0.34 |
| Arizona | 1,700 | $102,800 | 1.28 |
| Arkansas | 150 | $66,110 | 0.27 |
| California | 5,740 | $129,110 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | 1,050 | $120,300 | 0.89 |
| Connecticut | 660 | $113,990 | 0.95 |
| Delaware | 1,160 | $139,440 | 5.83 |
| District of Columbia | 210 | $99,230 | 0.75 |
| Florida | 3,770 | $99,900 | 0.92 |
| Georgia | 2,180 | $100,570 | 1.09 |
| Hawaii | 90 | $89,860 | 0.35 |
| Idaho | 270 | $76,870 | 0.77 |
| Illinois | 2,920 | $104,300 | 1.17 |
| Indiana | 380 | $99,250 | 0.29 |
| Iowa | 530 | $105,680 | 0.82 |
| Kansas | 150 | $84,790 | 0.25 |
| Kentucky | 500 | $74,640 | 0.61 |
| Louisiana | 520 | $58,440 | 0.66 |
| Maine | $141,020 | ||
| Maryland | 890 | $117,130 | 0.79 |
| Massachusetts | 1,440 | $130,400 | 0.96 |
| Michigan | 1,150 | $103,940 | 0.63 |
| Minnesota | 1,190 | $105,420 | 0.98 |
| Mississippi | 230 | $96,100 | 0.48 |
| Missouri | 1,070 | $100,620 | 0.89 |
| Montana | 50 | $100,920 | 0.24 |
| Nebraska | 250 | $94,280 | 0.58 |
| Nevada | 570 | $100,010 | 0.90 |
| New Hampshire | 300 | $158,320 | 1.07 |
| New Jersey | 2,760 | $129,220 | 1.57 |
| New Mexico | 180 | $87,260 | 0.49 |
| New York | 12,060 | $136,830 | 3.03 |
| North Carolina | 3,200 | $132,040 | 1.58 |
| North Dakota | 90 | $74,630 | 0.51 |
| Ohio | 2,110 | $98,650 | 0.93 |
| Oklahoma | 330 | $85,140 | 0.47 |
| Oregon | 430 | $109,580 | 0.54 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,370 | $103,040 | 0.95 |
| Rhode Island | 450 | $104,470 | 2.19 |
| South Carolina | 560 | $99,520 | 0.59 |
| South Dakota | 130 | $78,960 | 0.67 |
| Tennessee | 540 | $90,950 | 0.40 |
| Texas | 4,780 | $103,760 | 0.83 |
| Utah | 630 | $77,770 | 0.89 |
| Virginia | 1,770 | $126,510 | 1.05 |
| Washington | 900 | $123,150 | 0.62 |
| West Virginia | 50 | $94,350 | 0.17 |
| Wisconsin | 610 | $97,820 | 0.51 |
| Wyoming | 170 | $119,550 | 1.49 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel in demand
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Microsoft Power BI in demand
- Microsoft PowerPoint in demand
- Python in demand
- R in demand
- Structured query language SQL in demand
- Tableau in demand
- Amazon Web Services AWS software hot
- Apache Hive hot
- Atlassian JIRA hot
- C++ hot
- Google Docs hot
- IBM SPSS Statistics hot
- Intuit QuickBooks hot
- Linux hot
- Marketo Marketing Automation hot
- Microsoft Access hot
- Microsoft Azure software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft Project hot
- Microsoft SQL Server hot
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS hot
- Microsoft SharePoint hot
- Microsoft Visio hot
- Microsoft Visual Basic hot
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Oracle Database hot
- Oracle PeopleSoft hot
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- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management hot
- Perl hot
- PyTorch hot
- Ruby hot
- SAP software hot
- SAS hot
- Salesforce software hot
- ServiceNow hot
- TensorFlow hot
- Teradata Database hot
- The MathWorks MATLAB hot
- UNIX hot
- Yardi software hot
- ADP Workforce Now
- Advanced Portfolio Technologies Report Builder
- Advanced Portfolio Technologies Simulator
- Analyse-it
- AnalyzerXL
- Annuities analysis software
- Apache Pig
- Apple AppleWorks
- Apple Keynote
- Aptech Systems GAUSS
- Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software
- BizBench
- BizPricer
- Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
- Corel QuattroPro
- Data visualization software
- DealMaven Comparable Company Valuation Analysis
- DealMaven M&A Accretion/Dilution One-Pager
- DealMaven Modeling ToolPack for Excel
- DealMaven PresLink for PowerPoint and Word
- Decisioneering Crystal Ball
- Delphi Technology
- Derivatives Imagine Trading System
- Derivicom FinOptions XL
- Economic forecasting software
- Experian Credinomics
- Express Business Valuations
- Factiva
- FileMaker Pro
- FinEng Solutions PerfoRM
- FinEng Solutions Quantis
- Financial modeling software
- Fractal pattern analysis software
- Fund accounting software
- Genetic algorithm optimization software
- Genetic algorithm software
- Google Slides
- Harland Financial Solutions DecisionPro
- Human resource management software HRMS
- I-flex Solutions Reveleus Investment Performance Measurement
- IBM Cognos Impromptu
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- IBM Lotus Approach
- IBM Notes
- IBM Power Systems software
- Innova Financial Solutions Derivatives Expert
- Insightful S-PLUS
- Ivorix Neurostrategy Finance
- Keypoint DataDesk
- Leading Market Technologies EXPO
- LexisNexis
- Longview Consolidation
- Longview Performance Management Platform
- Longview Solutions Khalix
- Management information systems MIS
- Market forecast software
- Mathematical software
- Matheny Pattern Forecaster Plus
- McAfee
- MergerStat Control Premiums
- MergerStat Price to Earnings Ratios
- MicroStrategy
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft SharePoint Server
- MoneySoft Corporate Valuation
- Monte Carlo simulation software
- Montgomery Investment Technology Bonds XL
- Montgomery Investment Technology Exotics XL
- Montgomery Investment Technology FinTools
- Montgomery Investment Technology Options XL
- Montgomery Investment Technology QuoteTools
- Montgomery Investment Technology Risk XL
- Montgomery Investment Technology SigTools
- Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL
- Moss Adams Profit Mentor
- Mutual fund analysis software
- NetSuite ERP
- Neural network modeling software
- NeuroSolutions Trading Solutions
- NeuroSolutions for MatLab
- OptionVue Options Analysis
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- Oracle Hyperion
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
- Palisade Bond @nalyst
- Palisade Evolver
- Palisade StatTools
- Pattern recognition software
- Peer-to-Peer Financial Analysis
- Perforce Helix software
- Pi Blue OptWorks Excel
- Portfolio management software
- Pricing software
- Qlik Tech QlikView
- Quantifying marketability discount QMD modeling software
- Report generation software
- Reporting software
- RiskMetrics Group WealthBench
- S&P Capital IQ
- SAP Business Objects
- SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator
- SAP Crystal Reports
- SAS JMP
- SSA Global Infinium Financial Management
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Securities analysis software
- Spreadware Business Financial Analysis
- Spreadware Business Valuator
- Spreadware Pro Forma
- Standard & Poor's Capital IQ Compustat
- StataCorp Stata
- Steele Mutual Fund and Variable Annuity Expert
- SunGard BancWare
- SunGard Kiodex Risk Workbench
- Tax software
- TechHackers Convertible Bond @nalyst
- TechHackers Credit @nalyst
- TechHackers Exotic @nalyst
- TechHackers Financial @nalyst
- TechHackers IRO @nalyst
- TechHackers MBS @nalyst
- TechHackers Swap @nalyst
- Tetrahex Fractal Finance
- TickQuest NeoTicker
- Tips Standard Securities Calculation Bond Analytics Module
- Tips Standard Securities Calculation Mortgage-Backed Analytics Module
- TradeTools Financial Market Databases
- TradeTools Monthly U.S. Economic Database
- Trendsetter Software ProAnalyst
- Unlimited Learning Resources Valusource Pro
- ValuSource BIZCOMPS
- Ward Systems Group GeneHunter
- Ward Systems Group NeuralShell Predictor
- Ward Systems Group NeuroShell Trader
- Web browser software
- Whitebirch Software Projected Financials
- Wolfram Research Derivatives
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Wolfram Research Mathematica Finance Essentials
- Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine
- dailyVest Investment Personalization Platform
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 1,880 | 3.37 | $133,530 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 12,770 | 3.28 | $139,670 |
| Columbia, MO | 140 | 3.07 | $101,570 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 470 | 2.13 | $96,980 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 350 | 2.09 | $108,110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,340 | 1.97 | $130,880 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 490 | 1.67 | $103,470 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 180 | 1.60 | $131,630 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 490 | 1.56 | $85,700 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 520 | 1.53 | $81,240 |