Actuarial analyst
Average salary: $102,734
The work: This is a risk management role that uses statistical models to assess the risk and cost that comes with potential events, such as death, accidents or property damage. Actuaries generally work in the insurance industry, and their responsibility is to predict how much money a company needs at present in order to pay for some financial loss in the future.
How to get the job: Actuary jobs require professional certification. You’ll need to pass several exams, like Exam P and Exam FM. The job requires mastery of Excel to sort through and format data, so you’ll be in better shape if you can brag about those advanced skills. Emphasize any experience closely related to data analysis, risk management or investments.
