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Finance and investment analysts and advisers

Finance and investment analysts and advisers advise customers, who may be individuals, companies or specialist groups, on the purchase of investments, insurance, mortgages, pensions and other financial services and products.

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£47,776
median salary
£33,356 – £63,171
288,200
currently employed
351,971
projected 2035
Strong growth
7 tasks scored1 AI Automates5 AI Assists1 Human-Led

Task Bundle Breakdown

How AI interacts with this occupation's task bundle

14%
71%
15%
14%
AI automates
71%
AI assists
15%
Human-led

Task-by-Task Breakdown

Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure

78

prepares summary reports of findings for fund managers

AI Automates

AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and specialised fintech platforms can draft structured summary reports from raw data and analysis, significantly reducing the time analysts spend on report writing with humans mainly reviewing and approving outputs.

67

predicts the likely long- and short-term future performance of securities and other financial products and advises upon what will be an appropriate investment for their clients

AI Assists

AI tools like Bloomberg Terminal AI, AlphaSense, and ChatGPT can process vast datasets to generate performance forecasts and scenario analyses, but human judgment is still essential for interpreting nuanced market conditions and client-specific suitability.

67

monitors information on the socio-economic environment and interprets the implications of such information for their clients

AI Assists

AI tools like AlphaSense, Refinitiv, and Bloomberg GPT can continuously monitor and synthesise macroeconomic data, news, and policy changes, though translating implications for specific client portfolios still requires human analytical judgment.

56

analyses the financial position of clients, considering outgoings, dependants and commitments

AI Assists

AI-powered financial planning tools like MoneyGuidePro or eMoney Advisor can rapidly aggregate and analyse client financial data, though advisers must interpret results in the context of personal circumstances and emotional factors.

56

advises on the relative merits of pension schemes, insurance policies and mortgages that best meet the needs of clients given their personal circumstances

AI Assists

AI can compare thousands of pension, insurance, and mortgage products in seconds using tools like iPipeline or Intelliflo, but regulatory responsibility and trust-based client relationships require human oversight and final recommendations.

56

keeps up to date with financial products, legislation and requirements for compliance with the relevant regulatory authority

AI Assists

AI can automate regulatory update monitoring via tools like Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence or Corlytics, flagging relevant changes, but professionals must interpret and apply compliance requirements to their specific practice.

33

identifies and attracts new clients by arranging visits and explaining the benefits of financial products

Human-Led

Client acquisition relies heavily on relationship-building, trust, and interpersonal persuasion that AI cannot replicate, though CRM tools with AI features like Salesforce Einstein can help identify and prioritise prospective client outreach.

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Finance and investment analysts and advisers

15.3hrs
saved per week
732.9hrs
per year ≈ 19.5 weeks
£19,452
salary-equivalent capacity freed per year

This is not a pay rise — it's 732.9 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.

£40,951
value at risk — 86% of role exposed to AI

The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.

How is this calculated?▾

Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.

AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.

Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).

Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.

Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.