Financial Examiners

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants, and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.93
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.91
Prepare reports, exhibits, and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.86
Resolve problems concerning the overall financial integrity of banking institutions including loan investment portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific or large troubled accounts.81
Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.79
Review balance sheets, operating income and expense accounts, and loan documentation to confirm institution assets and liabilities.78
Plan, supervise, and review work of assigned subordinates.78
Review audit reports of internal and external auditors to monitor adequacy of scope of reports or to discover specific weaknesses in internal routines.76
Examine the minutes of meetings of directors, stockholders, and committees to investigate the specific authority extended at various levels of management.74
Train other examiners in the financial examination process.71
Establish guidelines for procedures and policies that comply with new and revised regulations and direct their implementation.70
Review and analyze new, proposed, or revised laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to interpret their meaning and determine their impact.69

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Provide regulatory compliance training to employees.65
Evaluate data processing applications for institutions under examination to develop recommendations for coordinating existing systems with examination procedures.63
Review applications for mergers, acquisitions, establishment of new institutions, acceptance in Federal Reserve System, or registration of securities sales to determine their public interest value and conformance to regulations, and recommend acceptance or rejection.63
Verify and inspect cash reserves, assigned collateral, and bank-owned securities to check internal control procedures.56
Confer with officials of real estate, securities, or financial institution industries to exchange views and discuss issues or pending cases.49

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Critical Thinking78
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension78
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing75
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving72
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making72
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring72
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning66
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination66
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Mathematics66
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Social Perceptiveness66
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Systems Analysis66
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation66
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources63
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time Management63
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Instructing60
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies60
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Negotiation47
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis47
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Financial Resources19
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Programming16
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Operation and Control6
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Science6
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting0
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

English Language84
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Economics and Accounting77
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Law and Government56
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics53
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management51
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computers and Electronics41
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Administrative37
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Customer and Personal Service34
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training33
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Personnel and Human Resources33
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Communications and Media26
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Psychology19
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Telecommunications14
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Public Safety and Security13
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Transportation12
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Production and Processing11
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Geography8
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Sales and Marketing8
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Sociology and Anthropology8
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
History and Archeology7
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Engineering and Technology6
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design4
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Philosophy and Theology4
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Foreign Language3
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Mechanical3
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Therapy and Counseling3
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Building and Construction2
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Fine Arts1
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Medicine and Dentistry1
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology0
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Chemistry0
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Food Production0
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Physics0
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Written Comprehension81
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning78
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning78
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression78
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Near Vision75
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Category Flexibility72
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Speech Clarity72
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition72
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Information Ordering69
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Mathematical Reasoning63
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Flexibility of Closure53
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Number Facility53
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Fluency of Ideas50
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Originality50
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Perceptual Speed50
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speed of Closure50
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Memorization44
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Far Vision41
The ability to see details at a distance.
Time Sharing35
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization35
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Auditory Attention22
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Finger Dexterity19
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Hearing Sensitivity19
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Trunk Strength16
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Wrist-Finger Speed10
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Depth Perception6
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Arm-Hand Steadiness3
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity3
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Dynamic Strength0
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength0
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Extent Flexibility0
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium0
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Multilimb Coordination0
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Stamina0
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength0
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Getting Information93
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards91
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Analyzing Data or Information88
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates87
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems81
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization79
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships77
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work77
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Working with Computers77
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Documenting/Recording Information76
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events76
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge75
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

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Processing Information74
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Developing and Building Teams68
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others67
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People66
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others65
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings64
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coaching and Developing Others60
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing Objectives and Strategies57
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates56
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others54
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others54
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Training and Teaching Others54
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Scheduling Work and Activities48
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Performing Administrative Activities47
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information39
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Staffing Organizational Units38
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Thinking Creatively36
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Selling or Influencing Others32
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources26
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Assisting and Caring for Others21
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public19
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials16
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment15
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Controlling Machines and Processes10
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects6
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities4
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment2
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment2
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment0
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail100
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Integrity98
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Cautiousness91
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Intellectual Curiosity76
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Achievement Orientation68
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Perseverance67
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Stress Tolerance60
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Control58
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Leadership Orientation57
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Self-Confidence57
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Initiative50
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

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Sincerity45
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Social Orientation40
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Adaptability35
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Cooperation35
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity32
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Innovation19
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Empathy9
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Humility7
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Conventional90
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising61
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Investigative43
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social25
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Realistic6
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
- Every day96%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day78%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually78%
- More than half the time22%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important74%
- Very important22%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others65%
- Contact with others most of the time30%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day87%
- Never13%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day48%
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results35%
- Important results52%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important26%
- Very important57%
- Important13%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important22%
- Very important61%
- Important13%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility13%
- High responsibility52%
- Moderate responsibility30%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Some freedom50%
- Limited freedom32%

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Time Pressure
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week55%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom13%
- Some freedom43%
- Limited freedom26%
- Very little freedom17%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)39%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)52%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours26%
- 40 hours65%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important17%
- Very important39%
- Important13%
- Not important at all22%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive22%
- Moderately competitive39%
- Slightly competitive30%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
- Never22%
Conflict Situations
- Once a month or more but not every week57%
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important13%
- Very important13%
- Important26%
- Fairly important26%
- Not important at all22%
Consequence of Error
- Serious35%
- Fairly serious22%
- Not serious at all30%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Once a year or more but not every month65%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week39%
- Once a year or more but not every month57%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated13%
- Moderately automated22%
- Slightly automated48%
- Not at all automated17%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time26%
- Never43%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never65%
Spend Time Standing
- Less than half the time74%
- Never22%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Limited responsibility52%
- No responsibility39%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time61%
- Never39%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)13%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)87%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all91%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Never91%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never83%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time17%
- Never83%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never87%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never91%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never91%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Never91%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Never96%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never96%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Never96%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never100%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never100%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access, Structured query language SQL
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Financial analysis software
ACL Analytics, Financial transaction analysis software, General Examination System GENESYS, PricewaterhouseCoopers TeamMate
Compliance software
NILS INSource, ODEN Insurance Services State Rules & Regulations, Oversight Insights On Demand, System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing SERFF
Project management software
Investigation management software, Microsoft Project
Information retrieval or search software
LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters Westlaw Edge
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Document management software
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Object or component oriented development software
R
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Process mapping and design software
Microsoft Visio

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Confer with others about financial matters.
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
Prepare operational reports.
Implement financial decisions.
Examine financial records or processes.
Monitor financial indicators.
Supervise employees.
Monitor organizational processes.
Train personnel to enhance job skills.
Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.

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Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
Review license or permit applications.
Examine financial records.
Verify accuracy of financial information.

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology