Analyse financial risk

Description

Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 36 occupations
  • Optional in 26 occupations
  • Total: 62 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Foreign exchange trader
    Foreign exchange traders buy and sell foreign currencies to secure a profit on fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. They undertake technical analysis of financial information (m…
  • Credit analyst
    Credit analysts investigate credit applications from customers and evaluate if the applications comply with regulations and guidelines of the financial loan-granting institution. O…
  • Securities analyst
    Securities analysts conduct research to gather and analyse financial, legal, and economic information. They interpret data on the price, stability, and future investment trends in …
  • Branch manager
    Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch. They receive indications from the h…
  • Investment manager
    Investment managers administer the portfolio of investments that a company has. They perform close follow up of the investments looking for the most profitable solutions represente…
  • Mergers and acquisitions analyst
    Mergers and acquisitions analysts oversee the execution of transactions for the purchase, sale, merger or takeover of companies. They negotiate and complete the deal on the client'…
  • Financial auditor
    Financial auditors collect and examine financial data for clients, organisations and companies. They ensure the financial data is properly maintained and free of material misstatem…
  • Foreclosure specialist
    Foreclosure specialists revise documentation related to properties that are under foreclosure. They assist clients whose property has been reclaimed by banks due to non-payment of …
  • Corporate investment banker
    Corporate investment bankers offer strategic advice on financial services to companies and other institutions. They ensure that legal regulations are being followed by their client…
  • Commodity broker
    Commodity brokers act as intermediary between buyers and sellers of movable and immovable property such as raw materials, livestock or real estate. They negotiate prices and receiv…
  • Insurance collector
    Insurance collectors collect payment for an overdue insurance bill. They specialise in all areas of insurance such as medical, life, car, travel, etc and recurrently contact indivi…
  • Credit manager
    Credit managers oversee the application of credit policy in the bank. They decide the credit limits to be imposed, the reasonable levels of risk accepted and the conditions and…
  • Investment adviser
    Investment advisers are professionals who offer transparent advice by recommending suitable solutions on financial matters to their clients. They advise on investing pension or fre…
  • Corporate treasurer
    Corporate treasurers determine and oversee the financial strategic policies of a company or organisation. They use cash management techniques like account organisation, cash flow m…
  • Property insurance underwriter
    Property insurance underwriters assess and determine the risk and coverage of a client's property insurance. They analyse and review underwriting policies according to legal regula…
  • Pawnbroker
    Pawnbrokers offer loans to clients by securing them with personal objects or items. They assess the personal items given in exchange for the loan, they determine their value and…
  • Venture capitalist
    Venture capitalists invest in young or small startup companies by providing private funding. They research potential markets and particular product opportunities to help business o…
  • Insurance product manager
    Insurance product managers set and direct the development of new insurance products, following the product lifecycle policy and the general insurance strategy. They also coordinate…
  • Bank manager
    Bank managers oversee the management of one or several bank activities. They set policies which promote safe banking operations, ensure the economic, social and commercial targets …
  • Insurance risk consultant
    Insurance risk consultants prepare reports for insurance underwriters. For this purpose, they undertake surveys in order to determine the potential financial risk for personal prod…
  • Medical practice manager
    Medical practice managers manage the day-to-day operations of a medical practice. They oversee the staff and business side of the practice. Duties The duties of a medical practice …
  • Loan officer
    Loan officers assess and authorise the approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses. They ensure complete transactions between loan organisations, borrowers, and se…
  • Stock broker
    Stock brokers act on behalf of their individual or institutional clients to buy and sell stocks and other securities. They are in close contact with their clients and ensure…
  • Credit risk analyst
    Credit risk analysts manage individual credit risk and care for fraud prevention, business deal analysis, legal documents analysis and recommendations on the level of the risk. Dut…
  • Property acquisitions manager
    Property acquisitions managers ensure land or property acquisition transactions. They liaise with relevant stakeholders concerning financial aspects and risks arising from property…
  • Investment fund manager
    Investment fund managers implement and monitor the investment strategy of a fund. They manage the fund's portfolio trading activities and supervise the financial, securities, and i…
  • Securities broker
    Securities brokers create the connection between the investors and the available investment opportunities. They purchase and sell securities on their clients' behalf based on their…
  • Accounting analyst
    Accounting analysts evaluate the financial statements of clients, usually companies, which include the income sheet, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and additional n…
  • Pension scheme manager
    Pension scheme managers coordinate pension schemes in order to provide benefits in retirement to individuals or organisations. They ensure the daily deployment of the pension fund …
  • Dividend analyst
    Dividend analysts calculate and allocate dividends and interest incomes of a company's earnings to a category of its shareholders. They assess business systems and processes in ord…
  • Patent engineer
    Patent engineers advise companies on different aspects of intellectual property law. They analyse inventions, and research their economic potential. They check if  patent rights ha…
  • Asset manager
    Asset managers invest a client's money into financial assets through vehicles such as investment funds or the management of individual clients' portfolios. This includes the manage…
  • Commodity trader
    Commodity traders use negotiation techniques to sell and buy physical goods and raw materials such as gold, cattle, oil, cotton and wheat on the trading floor. They receive and…
  • Insurance underwriter
    Insurance underwriters assess business risks and liability policies and make decisions about commercial property. They inspect the conditions of businesses' properties, analyse ins…
  • Foreign exchange broker
    Foreign exchange brokers buy and sell foreign currencies on behalf of their clients to secure a profit on fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. They undertake technical analysis …
  • Futures trader
    Futures traders undertake daily trading activities in the futures trading market by buying and selling futures contracts. They speculate on the futures contracts' direction, trying…

Optional for

  • Insurance claims handler
    Insurance claims handlers ensure that all insurance claims are handled accurately and that payment for valid claims is made to the policyholders. They use statistical data and rep…
  • Actuarial consultant
    An actuarial consultant is a specialized professional who applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess and manage financial risks, particularly in the areas of insurance,…
  • Actuarial assistant
    Actuarial assistants perform statistical data research in order to set premium rates and insurance policies. They review the possibility of accidents, injuries and property damage …
  • Credit adviser
    Credit intermediaries are natural or legal persons who offer credit agreements to consumers. They act on behalf of creditors to conclude agreements with consumers. Credit advisers …
  • Financial planner
    A financial planner or personal financial planner helps others with their financial issues and planning such as retirement, investments and insurance. They strategise according to …
  • Financial manager
    Financial managers handle all the matters in reference to the finance and investments of a company. They manage financial operations of companies such as the assets, liabilities, e…
  • Mortgage broker
    A mortgage broker, or a mortgage credit intermediary, is a natural or legal person who is not acting as a creditor or notary and not merely introducing, either directly…
  • Credit union manager
    Credit union managers oversee and manage member services, supervise staff and operations of credit unions. They inform staff about the latest credit union procedures and policies a…
  • Securities trader
    Securities traders purchase and sell securities such as stocks, bonds and shares on their own account or on their employers account based on their expertise in the financial market…
  • Investor relations manager
    Investor relations managers disseminate the investment strategy of the company and monitor the reactions of the investment community towards it. They use marketing, financial, comm…
  • Business manager
    Business managers are responsible for setting the objectives of the business unit of a company, creating a plan for the operations, and facilitating the achievement of the objectiv…
  • Financial controller
    Financial controllers handle all tasks related to the budgeting and accounting aspects of a company or organisation. They implement and ensure compliance with internal financial an…
  • Pensions administrator
    Pensions administrators perform administrative duties in the management of pension schemes, ensuring the correct calculation of client's pension benefits, compliance with legal req…
  • Research and development manager
    Research and development managers coordinate the efforts of scientists, academical researchers, product developers, and market researchers towards the creation of new products, the…
  • Cost analyst
    Cost analysts prepare regular costs, budgeting analyses and reports in order to contribute to the overall cost planning and forecasting activities of a business. They review and re…
  • Securities underwriter
    Securities underwriters assist an institution in selling and buying debt securities. These securities may include corporate stocks, preferred stock, government bonds and other type…
  • Financial analyst
    Financial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recomm…
  • Investment fund management assistant
    Investment fund management assistants provide clients with financial planning advice on financial products and serve as the main contact point for new and old clients. They assist …
  • Insurance claims manager
    Insurance claims managers lead the team of insurance claims officers to ensure they handle insurance claims properly and efficiently. They deal with more complex customer complains…
  • Department manager
    Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company. They ensure objectives and goals are reached and manage employees. Other ti…
  • Insurance fraud investigator
    Insurance fraud investigators combat fraudulent activities by investigating the circumstances of certain suspicious claims, activities related to new customers, buying insurance pr…
  • Investment analyst
    Investment analysts undertake research to make informed recommendations to fund managers. They research investments globally, but depending on the nature and field of their employe…
  • Banking products manager
    Banking products managers study the market of banking products and adapt the existing ones to the characteristics of this evolution or create new products to suit clients needs. Th…
  • Mutual fund broker
    Mutual fund brokers handle and raise cash from shareholders in order to invest them in stocks, bonds, and money-market securities. They engage with investors by inquiring about the…
  • Relationship banking manager
    Relationship banking managers retain and expand existing and prospective customer relationships. They use cross-selling techniques to advise and sell various banking and financial …
  • Loss adjuster
    Loss adjusters treat and evaluate insurance claims by investigating the cases and determining liability and damage, in accordance with the policies of the insurance company. They i…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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