medium risk

Financial Analysts

Also known as: Accounting Analyst, Alternative Financing Specialist, Analyst, Bank Analyst, Banking Analyst, Bond Analyst, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Commodity Analyst, Corporate Financial Analyst, Corporate Securities Research Analyst

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

Green Enhanced SkillsHigher risk than 59% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Financial Analysts faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 39/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 59% of all analyzed occupations. Of 18 analyzed tasks, 2 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Associate's Degree2%

Bachelor's Degree61%

Master's Degree1%

Doctoral/Professional Degree35%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

6 months - 1 year3%

1-2 years4%

2-4 years32%

4-6 years44%

6-8 years4%

8-10 years13%

Over 10 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None6%

Up to 1 month2%

1-3 months1%

3-6 months27%

6 months - 1 year21%

1-2 years33%

2-4 years10%

How AI Impacts Each Task

18 tasks analyzed

Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 12%

Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 10%

Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 10%

Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 8%

Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.

Risk: 43.0%AI: 40Time: 4%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.	60	51.0%	12%
Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.	60	51.0%	10%
Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.	65	53.0%	10%
Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.	20	23.0%	8%
Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.	40	43.0%	4%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 21.5%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailAdaptability/FlexibilityDependabilityAchievement/EffortStress ToleranceInitiativeIntegrityPersistenceIndependenceCooperationInnovation