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.

Sample of reported job titles:
Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Risk Analyst, Risk Manager, Risk Specialist, Securities Analyst

Occupation-Specific Information

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.

Technology Skills

  • Accounting software:Fund accounting software
    ,
    Intuit QuickBooks
    ,
    Sage 50 Accounting
    ,
    Tax software
  • Analytical or scientific software:Analyse-it
    ,
    Aptech Systems GAUSS
    ,
    Data visualization software
    ,
    Decisioneering Crystal Ball
    ,
    Genetic algorithm software
    ,
    IBM SPSS Statistics
    ,
    Insightful S-PLUS
    ,
    Keypoint DataDesk
    ,
    Mathematical software
    ,
    Neural network modeling software
    ,
    Palisade Evolver
    ,
    Palisade StatTools
    ,
    Pattern recognition software
    ,
    SAS JMP
    ,
    SAS statistical software
    ,
    StataCorp Stata
    ,
    The MathWorks MATLAB
    ,
    Ward Systems Group GeneHunter
    ,
    Ward Systems Group NeuralShell Predictor
    ,
    Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software:IBM Cognos Impromptu
    ,
    MicroStrategy
    ,
    Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
    ,
    Qlik Tech QlikView
    ,
    Tableau
  • Charting software:Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL
    ,
    TickQuest NeoTicker
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software:Microsoft SharePoint

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Analyze business or financial data.
  • Analyze industry trends.
  • Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.
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