Is being a financial risk specialist a good fit for you?
Works out the risks to an organisation's money from lending and markets. May suggest ways to reduce those risks.
What the work involves
- Studies areas of possible risk to an organisation's assets, income or success.
- Studies new laws to see how they affect risk.
- Uses statistics software and models to measure risk.
- Talks with traders to spot and explain the risks of their strategies.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising, curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a financial risk specialist is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.