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Financial Risk Specialists

Financial Risk Specialists

Overview

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.

Demand
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Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks
Analytical or scientific software
The MathWorks MATLAB
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Tableau
Charting software
TickQuest NeoTicker
Configuration management software
Perforce Helix software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Salesforce software
Data base management system software
Teradata Database
Data base reporting software
SAP Crystal Reports
Data base user interface and query software
Yardi
Development environment software
Ruby
Document management software
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SSA Global Infinium Financial Management
Enterprise system management software
IBM Power Systems software
Expert system software
NeuroSolutions for MatLab
Financial analysis software
Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine
Graphics or photo imaging software
Microsoft Visio
Human resources software
ADP Workforce Now
Information retrieval or search software
Ward Systems Group NeuroShell Trader
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Object or component oriented development software
R
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Operating system software
UNIX
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Sales and marketing software
Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Transaction security and virus protection software
McAfee
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Communications Devices and Accessories
Multi-line telephone systems
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Computer data input scanners
Office machines and their supplies and accessories
10-key calculators
Detailed Work Activities

Assess risks to business operations.

Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.

Confer with others about financial matters.

Update professional knowledge.

Develop business or financial information systems.

Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.

Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.

Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.

Develop financial analysis methods.

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

Create images of data, locations, or products.

Determine the value of goods or services.

Gather organizational performance information.

Analyze business or financial data.

Maintain data in information systems or databases.

Educate clients on financial planning topics.

Analyze industry trends.

Develop financial or business plans.

Present business-related information to audiences.

Advise others on analytical techniques.

Recommend investments to clients.

Advise others on business or operational matters.

Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.

Monitor business indicators.

Majors
Major
Applied Mathematics
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods