medium risk

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Also known as: Certified Fraud Examiner, Confidential Investigator, Data Analyst, Financial Investigator, Forensic Accountant, Forensic Audit Expert, Fraud Analyst, Fraud Detection Analyst, Fraud Examiner, Fraud Investigator

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Higher risk than 49% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 37/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 49% of all analyzed occupations. Of 23 analyzed tasks, 4 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

Reading Comprehension10%

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

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering 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.

Coordination70%

Coordination 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

Post-Secondary Certificate4%

Bachelor's Degree72%

Master's Degree8%

Doctoral/Professional Degree12%

Level 104%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%

1-2 years12%

2-4 years48%

4-6 years20%

8-10 years12%

Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

1-3 months16%

3-6 months12%

6 months - 1 year40%

1-2 years24%

2-4 years4%

4-6 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

Document all investigative activities.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 8%

Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.

Risk: 9.0%AI: 0Time: 2%

Prepare written reports of investigation findings.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 8%

Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.

Risk: 57.0%AI: 75Time: 10%

Gather financial documents related to investigations.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 5%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Document all investigative activities.	85	83.2%	8%
Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.	0	9.0%	2%
Prepare written reports of investigation findings.	70	55.0%	8%
Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.	75	57.0%	10%
Gather financial documents related to investigations.	85	83.2%	5%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.4%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityAttention to DetailDependabilityAnalytical ThinkingPersistenceInitiativeSelf ControlStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationAchievement/EffortIndependence