Careers · Financial Risk Specialists · Illinois
Financial Risk Specialists in Illinois
Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk that could threaten an organization's assets, earnings, or financial stability. They work in banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and corporations, identifying potential threats and recommending strategies to limit exposure. In Illinois the median pay is $104,300 a year, 11% below the national median of $117,330.
$104,300median pay in Illinois, per year
$79,070–$156,080middle half earn
2,920employed in Illinois
$117,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Financial Risk Specialists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Financial Risk Specialists pay in other states
New Hampshire · $158,320Maine · $141,020Delaware · $139,440New York · $136,830North Carolina · $132,040Massachusetts · $130,400New Jersey · $129,220California · $129,110Virginia · $126,510Washington · $123,150
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial risk specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial risk specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 13-2054.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.