SOC 13-2051
Financial and Investment Analysts
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ39/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ340,580
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$101K
$62K โ $181K
Projected Growth
๐+5.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Financial and Investment Analysts face a risk score of 39/100 โ 5 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $101K ($55K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 39/100, Financial and Investment Analysts faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 340,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in crisis financial decision-making under uncertainty and stakeholder management in complex organizational settings to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Financial and Investment Analysts?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Robotic process automation for accounting workflows
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Crisis financial decision-making under uncertainty
Stakeholder management in complex organizational settings
Navigating regulatory ambiguity and compliance judgment
Strategic advisory requiring deep client relationship knowledge
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Human resources software
Financial analysis software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 51% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 69% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 57% |