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O*NET-SOC 13-2054.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.21605
  2. Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.21606
  3. Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software or econometric models.21607
  4. Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.21608
  5. Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.21609
  6. Contribute to development of risk management systems.21610
  7. Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.21611
  8. Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.21612
  9. Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.21613
  10. Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.21614
  11. Devise systems or processes to monitor validity of risk assessments.21615
  12. Document, and ensure communication of, key risks.21616
  13. Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.21617
  14. Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.21618
  15. Evaluate the risks and benefits involved in implementing green building technologies.21619
  16. Evaluate the risks related to green investments, such as renewable energy company stocks.21620
  17. Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.21621
  18. Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments.21622
  19. Inform financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.21623
  20. Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.21624
  21. Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems.21625
  22. Meet with clients to answer queries on subjects such as risk exposure, market scenarios, or values-at-risk calculations.21626
  23. Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.21627
  24. Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.21628
  25. Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.21629
  26. Provide statistical modeling advice to other departments.21630
  27. Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.21631
  28. Recommend ways to control or reduce risk.21632
  29. Review or draft risk disclosures for offer documents.21633
  30. Track, measure, or report on aspects of market risk for traded issues.21634

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 190 examples in 30 categories, 43 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Human resources software

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Human resource management software HRMS

Financial analysis software

  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Report Builder
  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Simulator
  • AnalyzerXL
  • Annuities analysis software
  • Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software
  • BizBench
  • BizPricer
  • Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
  • DealMaven Comparable Company Valuation Analysis
  • DealMaven M&A Accretion/Dilution One-Pager
  • DealMaven Modeling ToolPack for Excel
  • Delphi Technology
  • Derivatives Imagine Trading System
  • Derivicom FinOptions XL
  • Economic forecasting software
  • Experian Credinomics
  • Express Business Valuations
  • Financial modeling software
  • FinEng Solutions PerfoRM
  • FinEng Solutions Quantis
  • Fractal pattern analysis software
  • Genetic algorithm optimization software
  • Harland Financial Solutions DecisionPro
  • I-flex Solutions Reveleus Investment Performance Measurement
  • Innova Financial Solutions Derivatives Expert
  • Leading Market Technologies EXPO
  • Longview Consolidation
  • Longview Performance Management Platform
  • Longview Solutions Khalix
  • Market forecast software
  • MergerStat Control Premiums
  • MergerStat Price to Earnings Ratios
  • 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
  • Moss Adams Profit Mentor
  • Mutual fund analysis software
  • NeuroSolutions Trading Solutions
  • OptionVue Options Analysis
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • Palisade Bond @nalyst
  • Peer-to-Peer Financial Analysis
  • Pi Blue OptWorks Excel
  • Portfolio management software
  • Pricing software
  • Quantifying marketability discount QMD modeling software
  • RiskMetrics Group WealthBench
  • Securities analysis software
  • Spreadware Business Financial Analysis
  • Spreadware Business Valuator
  • Spreadware Pro Forma
  • Steele Mutual Fund and Variable Annuity Expert
  • SunGard BancWare
  • SunGard Kiodex Risk Workbench
  • 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
  • Tips Standard Securities Calculation Bond Analytics Module
  • Tips Standard Securities Calculation Mortgage-Backed Analytics Module
  • Trendsetter Software ProAnalyst
  • Unlimited Learning Resources Valusource Pro
  • ValuSource BIZCOMPS
  • Whitebirch Software Projected Financials
  • Wolfram Research Derivatives
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica Finance Essentials
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • FileMaker Pro
  • IBM Lotus Approach
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • PyTorchHot Technology
  • ServiceNowHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Yardi softwareHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Analyse-it
  • Aptech Systems GAUSS
  • Data visualization software
  • Decisioneering Crystal Ball
  • Genetic algorithm software
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Insightful S-PLUS
  • Keypoint DataDesk
  • Mathematical software
  • Neural network modeling software
  • Palisade Evolver
  • Palisade StatTools
  • Pattern recognition software
  • SASHot Technology
  • SAS JMP
  • StataCorp Stata
  • TensorFlowHot Technology
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
  • Ward Systems Group GeneHunter
  • Ward Systems Group NeuralShell Predictor
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica

Data base management system software

  • Apache HiveHot Technology
  • Apache Pig
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Apple AppleWorks
  • Corel QuattroPro
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Apple Keynote
  • DealMaven PresLink for PowerPoint and Word
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Information retrieval or search software

  • dailyVest Investment Personalization Platform
  • Factiva
  • LexisNexis
  • S&P Capital IQ
  • Standard & Poor's Capital IQ Compustat
  • TradeTools Financial Market Databases
  • TradeTools Monthly U.S. Economic Database
  • Ward Systems Group NeuroShell Trader

Accounting software

  • Fund accounting software
  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Tax software

Word processing software

  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology
  • Report generation software

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Expert system software

  • Ivorix Neurostrategy Finance
  • Matheny Pattern Forecaster Plus
  • NeuroSolutions for MatLab

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Management information systems MIS
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator
  • SAP softwareHot Technology
  • SSA Global Infinium Financial Management

Sales and marketing software

  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • McAfee

Development environment software

  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
  • RubyHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server

Data base reporting software

  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • Reporting software
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Charting software

  • Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL
  • TickQuest NeoTicker

Configuration management software

  • Perforce Helix software

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Gather organizational performance information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor business indicators.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze industry trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Assess risks to business operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze business or financial data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 55
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 6

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Determine the value of goods or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop financial or business plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create images of data, locations, or products.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 5
    • Informs 1
    • Java spring developmentmindrally/skills933 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • system-designwondelai/skills6,203 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Architecture patternssickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills900 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Software architecturedavila7/claude-code-templates530 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
  • Develop financial analysis methods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 23 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 17
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 1
  • Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Educate clients on financial planning topics.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Present business-related information to audiences.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Recommend investments to clients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill4 of 24
Distinct tools99
Level mix
  • Replaces 6
  • Augments 73
  • Supports 12
  • Informs 9

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.