Headline risk
11%
Low RiskChief of Staff
AI displacement pressure score based on US employment data, wages, and demand signals. Built from 3 related occupations weighted by relevance.
Why this score
77% of tasks overlap with current AI
75% human advantage from judgment & presence
94% demand buffer from the local labour market
These factors interact with each other — the final score is not a simple sum of these bars.
Share of tasks AI can handle today
Work that requires human presence or coordination
How strong local hiring demand is for this role
How complete the underlying data is
Workflow profile
How this role's daily work breaks down across different dimensions.
Workflow dimensions (0 = low, 1 = high)
US employment data
Employment overview
Share of job tasks AI can currently perform
Annual median wage
Projected employment change 2024–2034
Education and training typically needed
Key metrics
Job zone
4The occupation usually needs substantial preparation and experience.
Median wage
USD 161,700USD 118,360 to USD 214,210
Openings
74.6K14.8% projected change
Median age
44.61.4M employed
What this job involves
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Entry requirements: Moderate preparation
The occupation usually needs substantial preparation and experience.
Wage context
Median annual
USD 161,700
Mean annual
USD 180,470
10th percentile: USD 86,490
25th percentile: USD 118,360
75th percentile: USD 214,210
Hourly median: USD 78
Employment: 818,620 workers
Demand outlook
Current employment
868.6K
Projected employment
997.4K
Openings: 74.6K
Projected change: 14.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: 5 years or more
On-the-job training: None
Median wage: USD 161,700
Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Workforce profile
Based on a survey of workers currently in this occupation.
Protects from AI displacement
- Can telework 41.1% of workers
- License required 11.1% of workers
Typical background
- High school diploma 22.2% of workers
- Bachelor's degree 71.1% of workers
- On-the-job training 50.88% of workers
- Prior work experience >95% of workers
Other characteristics
- Specific vocational preparation <5% of workers
- Adaptability: Work schedule variability 22.7% of workers
Day-to-day work
Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Financial managers work in many industries, including banks, investment firms, and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
Financial managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as accountant , securities sales agent , or financial analyst .
Key tasks
- 1. Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. · AI can do 0%
- 2. Monitor financial or operational performance of individual investments to ensure portfolios meet risk goals. · AI can do 97%
- 3. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. · AI can do 0%
- 4. Manage investment funds to maximize return on client investments. · AI can do 100%
- 5. Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. · AI can do 0%
- 6. Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations. · AI can do 0%
Tools commonly used
Work environment
- E-Mail 5.0/5
- E-Mail 5.0/5
- E-Mail 5.0/5
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.9/5
- Telephone Conversations 4.9/5
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.9/5
Who does this work
Median age: 44.6
1.4M employed · Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 72% · 55+: 25%
Data sources: O*NET 30.2 / OEWS 2024 / ORS 2025 / OOH 2025-08-28 / Projections 2024-34 / CPS 2025 / Anthropic task penetration
Component occupations
Financial managers
11-3031 · 40% weight
Administration manager
Support bundle: Moderate preparation
Management analysts
13-1111 · 30% weight
Management consultant
Support bundle: Moderate preparation
Management analysts
13-1111 · 30% weight
Business and financial project management professional
Support bundle: Moderate preparation
How this score works
The score measures how much this role's tasks overlap with current AI capabilities, adjusted for human-only requirements and local job market demand. This is a structural pressure estimate, not a prediction of job losses. Learn how scores work →