Risk Manager
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST72%
NOT A FORECAST72%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Risk Manager
Risk managers spot things that could go wrong in a business or organisation, then work out how to stop them or prepare for them. They help keep companies safe and running smoothly.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (30), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Risk AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in conducting risk assessments and compiling data for reports. You'll gain hands-on experience in risk management processes and learn to support senior risk managers in their duties.£35,000 - £45,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCERisk ManagerAs a mid-level Risk Manager, you will take on more responsibility, leading risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate risks. You will work closely with various departments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.£55,000 - £75,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Risk Manager/Head of RiskAt the peak of your career, you will oversee the entire risk management function, shaping organisational strategy and policy. You will be a key advisor to the executive team and responsible for fostering a robust risk culture across the organisation.£85,000+
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.