Fraud Analyst

Impact: Client-facing

Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals or organizations. This role requires deep market knowledge, analytical acumen, and a commitment to client success.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team: 69%, Solo: 31%
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
34% travel
Schedule flexibility
Structured
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
42
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$96,821
Entry-level
$75,373
Senior
$124,265
Growth by 2033
21.7%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
6.3%
Typical student debt
$44,385 to $92,230

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation

Soft skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Master's Degree
Licensing
Varies by State
Years to mid-career
5 to 7 years
Years to senior
10 to 14 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through specialized roles, partnership tracks, or senior management positions. Opportunities for leadership and mentorship are common.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      24.2%
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.5/10
      Meaning
      8.2/10
      Work-life balance
      5.1/10
      Prestige
      8.2/10
      Social perception
      Very High

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