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Financial Specialists, All Other

SOC 13-2099.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers financial specialists engaged in client representation, fee and commission management, promotional strategy, and market intelligence within high-complexity professional advisory and talent management environments.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Contract terms and fee schedules — review and verify under direct supervision to ensure accurate collection of client payments and commissions.
  2. Client portfolio materials — compile and organize promotional samples for submission to potential employers or sponsors under senior guidance.
  3. Industry publications and trend reports — read and summarize key developments to support team awareness of emerging financial and market conditions.
  4. Client intake interviews — assist in conducting structured evaluations of prospective clients under close mentor oversight in a professional advisory setting.
  5. Spreadsheet software — enter and format financial data under supervision to maintain accurate records of client accounts and fee transactions.
  6. Office suite and electronic mail tools — draft routine client correspondence and internal memos following established templates and firm protocols.
  7. Basic financial concepts and accounting principles — apply foundational knowledge to support senior specialists in preparing client financial summaries.
  8. Active listening techniques — demonstrate attentiveness during client discovery meetings to capture key information for senior specialist review.
  9. Regulatory and legal reference materials — locate and read relevant statutes or guidelines under supervision to support compliance documentation tasks.
  10. Mathematics and quantitative reasoning — perform basic financial calculations, including fee prorations and commission splits, using firm-approved formulas.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Client fee and commission invoices — prepare, reconcile, and process payments in accordance with contract terms with minimal supervisory review.
  2. Promotional packages for client representation — curate and dispatch tailored samples of clients' work to targeted employers and sponsors with growing independence.
  3. Industry trend analyses — synthesize news, deal activity, and market intelligence into periodic briefings that inform client strategy and business development.
  4. Candidate auditions and client interviews — conduct structured evaluations and document findings using established criteria to recommend representation decisions.
  5. Spreadsheet and financial modeling tools — build and maintain client financial tracking workbooks that monitor revenue streams, fee accruals, and contract milestones.
  6. Written client reports — compose clear, well-structured summaries of financial positions and recommendations for review by senior specialists.
  7. Customer service protocols — manage day-to-day client relationships proactively, addressing routine inquiries and escalating complex issues appropriately.
  8. Critical thinking frameworks — analyze moderately complex client scenarios to identify risks and propose solutions within familiar advisory contexts.
  9. Web page creation and editing tools — maintain and update professional online profiles and promotional pages for clients to strengthen market visibility.
  10. Law and government knowledge — apply understanding of relevant contractual and regulatory requirements to flag compliance issues before contract finalization.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Contract negotiation outcomes and fee structures — independently design, negotiate, and enforce payment terms that align with client interests and market standards.
  2. Client representation campaigns — autonomously develop and execute multi-channel promotional strategies, including curated work samples, to secure engagements and sponsorships.
  3. Competitive intelligence and deal-flow monitoring — maintain a comprehensive, continuously updated view of industry trends to position clients advantageously in evolving markets.
  4. Complex client evaluations — lead rigorous auditions and interviews using advanced assessment criteria, delivering decisive recommendations on representation without senior oversight.
  5. Advanced financial modeling and analytics — construct sophisticated spreadsheet models to forecast client revenue scenarios, commission projections, and contract risk exposure.
  6. Complex problem solving in client advocacy — diagnose and resolve non-routine challenges—such as disputed commissions or failed placements—through creative, evidence-based strategies.
  7. Deductive and inductive reasoning — synthesize disparate market signals and client data to form sound judgments on high-stakes representation and investment decisions.
  8. Legal and regulatory compliance management — interpret applicable law and government regulations autonomously to ensure all client contracts and transactions meet full compliance standards.
  9. High-stakes written deliverables — author persuasive proposals, detailed financial analyses, and formal client strategy documents that stand alone without editorial revision.
  10. Cross-functional stakeholder communication — lead negotiations and strategic discussions with employers, sponsors, legal counsel, and clients across diverse professional environments.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational fee and revenue architecture — design and institutionalize firm-wide commission structures, payment policies, and contract frameworks that set the standard across the practice.
  2. Strategic client acquisition and market positioning — direct the firm's overall approach to identifying, evaluating, and signing high-value clients by setting criteria and leading landmark auditions.
  3. Industry thought leadership — represent the organization at conferences, in publications, and in professional networks to shape market trends and elevate the firm's competitive standing.
  4. Talent and team development — mentor and formally evaluate junior and mid-level specialists, designing training programs that build competency in client evaluation and financial management.
  5. Enterprise technology strategy — assess, select, and champion adoption of advanced graphics, web, and financial software platforms that modernize the firm's operational capabilities.
  6. Governance and ethical standards — establish integrity and compliance frameworks, including conflict-of-interest policies, that govern all client relationships and financial transactions firm-wide.
  7. Executive decision making under uncertainty — exercise final authority on complex, high-risk client representation decisions by integrating legal, financial, and reputational considerations at scale.
  8. Strategic partnerships and deal origination — cultivate senior-level relationships with employers, sponsors, and industry leaders to generate transformative deal flow for the firm's client roster.
  9. Financial performance oversight — own the firm's financial health by monitoring aggregate fee revenues, commission yields, and profitability targets, reporting outcomes to board-level stakeholders.
  10. Organizational knowledge management — codify best practices in client assessment, contract management, and trend analysis into institutional playbooks that sustain excellence across successive leadership generations.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted document review — uses an LLM to summarize contract terms and industry reports, cross-checking key figures before accepting any output Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic data query delegation — submits structured financial data sets to an AI tool for initial sorting and descriptive statistics, then manually verifies outputs against source records Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Client research acceleration — directs an AI assistant to aggregate market trends, deal histories, and competitor intelligence, then synthesizes findings into briefing notes for decision-makers Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Contract clause extraction — tasks an AI tool with identifying fee, commission, and payment schedule clauses across multiple agreements, reserving judgment on ambiguous or non-standard terms Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Promotional material drafting — uses an LLM to produce first-draft outreach packages and cover letters for potential employers or sponsors, editing for accuracy and tone before dispatch Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Active-listening augmentation — records and transcribes client interviews or auditions with AI tools, then applies critical analysis to the transcript to surface evaluation criteria the raw audio would obscure Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Complex fee reconciliation — orchestrates an AI pipeline to match collected payments against contract schedules at scale, personally resolving every exception flagged by the system Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Trend monitoring workflow — configures AI news and data feeds to monitor industry deals and regulatory changes in near-real time, then authors synthesized reports requiring professional judgment on materiality Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Candidate evaluation scoring — feeds structured audition or interview data into an AI-assisted scoring rubric, retaining sole authority over final acceptance or rejection decisions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. End-to-end deal analytics — designs and governs a multi-stage AI workflow that ingests contract data, market benchmarks, and client performance metrics to produce strategic recommendations, with human sign-off at every consequential decision gate Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI governance for client representation — establishes standards and audit checkpoints for AI-assisted client assessment and financial processing, balancing the 95% collaboration rate against the irreducible human judgment required in high-stakes negotiations Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-functional AI integration — leads the adoption of AI-assisted data science tools across financial specialist teams, training colleagues to distinguish tasks suitable for autonomous AI execution from those requiring expert override WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 1296
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 92.7%
AI autonomy: 3.01
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Client intake communication — gathers basic financial information through structured intake forms and guided interviews in an office or virtual setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written documentation — drafts routine client correspondence and contract summaries using clear financial terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Financial concept explanation — translates complex financial instruments and terms into plain language during client consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory communication — prepares written compliance summaries and disclosure documents that accurately convey legal and financial obligations to clients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Stakeholder briefing — delivers formal presentations of financial analyses and recommendations to executive-level clients and organizational leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Negotiation communication — articulates contract terms, fee structures, and deal conditions clearly during multi-party financial negotiations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active listening in client advisory — identifies unstated financial concerns and priorities by synthesizing verbal and non-verbal cues during advisory sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-audience financial communication — adapts messaging across technical analysts, legal counsel, and lay clients within the same engagement to ensure unified understanding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Thought leadership publication — authors white papers or industry commentary on emerging financial trends for external professional audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis communication — conveys complex, high-stakes financial risk information to distressed clients with clarity, empathy, and regulatory precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Task ownership — takes responsibility for assigned portions of financial analyses or client file management without requiring supervisory redirection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer support — shares knowledge of financial regulations or software tools with junior colleagues during onboarding or team projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Project coordination — organizes timelines and deliverables across multiple financial engagements while maintaining quality standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client relationship leadership — proactively identifies client financial needs and guides service direction rather than responding reactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Team direction — leads small advisory or analyst teams through complex financial engagements, assigning roles aligned to individual competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Decision authority — exercises independent professional judgment on financial recommendations within regulatory and ethical boundaries without escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Practice development — builds and leads a specialized financial services practice area, setting strategic direction and performance standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship leadership — coaches emerging financial specialists through career development, technical skill acquisition, and professional ethics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry influence — represents the organization in industry associations, regulatory working groups, or public forums to shape financial services standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning assessment — identifies personal knowledge gaps in financial regulations, tax codes, or industry-specific requirements and seeks targeted resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task reflection — reviews completed financial analyses to recognize recurring errors or efficiency gaps in own workflow Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Strategy calibration — adjusts analytical approaches when initial financial models produce inconsistent or questionable outputs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education planning — creates structured professional development plans aligned to identified skill deficits in financial specializations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive bias awareness — recognizes and corrects for confirmation bias or anchoring when evaluating financial data and forming client recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Process evaluation — monitors own decision-making workflows across multiple complex client engagements to identify systematic improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective expertise — articulates the reasoning behind high-stakes financial judgments in ways that expose assumptions, methodologies, and limitations to peers and clients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning system design — develops training or self-assessment frameworks for financial teams based on metacognitive analysis of high-performance practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Data verification — cross-references financial figures across source documents to identify discrepancies before including them in client reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption identification — flags unstated assumptions in financial models or contract terms during preliminary review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Risk assessment — evaluates financial proposals by weighing probability-weighted outcomes, regulatory constraints, and client risk tolerance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Comparative analysis — assesses multiple financial instruments or structures against client objectives using defined evaluation criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex problem decomposition — breaks multi-variable financial challenges into component issues and applies systematic reasoning to each before forming integrated recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence-based judgment — constructs financial recommendations grounded in quantitative analysis, legal precedent, and industry benchmarks rather than intuition alone Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scenario stress-testing — applies critical scrutiny to optimistic financial projections by modeling adverse conditions and evaluating outcome sensitivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic financial reasoning — identifies second- and third-order consequences of financial decisions across regulatory, market, and client-relationship dimensions simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Counterargument integration — proactively constructs and addresses the strongest objections to proposed financial strategies before client presentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration8 statements
Emerging
  1. Cross-functional coordination — shares relevant financial data and client context with legal, compliance, or accounting colleagues to support joint deliverables Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team contribution — participates constructively in team reviews of financial models or client strategies, offering data-supported input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Inter-disciplinary partnering — collaborates with tax specialists, attorneys, and investment advisors to deliver integrated financial solutions to shared clients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — addresses disagreements over financial methodology or client strategy recommendations through evidence-based dialogue rather than positional argument Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Client-team alignment — facilitates working sessions between client stakeholders and internal financial specialists to ensure shared understanding of objectives and constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Distributed collaboration — coordinates effectively with remote or geographically dispersed financial professionals across asynchronous workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ecosystem orchestration — leads multi-firm or multi-discipline collaborations on complex financial transactions, aligning diverse professional stakeholders toward a common closing outcome Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative culture building — establishes team norms, information-sharing protocols, and peer review practices that elevate collective financial advisory quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character8 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality commitment — handles sensitive client financial information in strict accordance with privacy regulations and professional ethics from initial engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Disclosure honesty — acknowledges limitations in personal knowledge or analysis rather than presenting uncertain financial conclusions with unwarranted confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Conflict of interest management — identifies and transparently discloses potential conflicts between personal interests and client financial obligations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory compliance — adheres to applicable financial laws, licensing requirements, and industry codes of conduct consistently across all client interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Fiduciary accountability — prioritizes client financial interests in all recommendations, documenting rationale in ways that demonstrate transparent stewardship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical escalation — identifies and escalates potential fraud, misrepresentation, or regulatory violations through appropriate channels without self-protective hesitation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics modeling — sets the professional and ethical tone for a financial practice area, establishing visible standards that influence team behavior and client trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reputational stewardship — makes difficult professional decisions that protect long-term client and organizational integrity even when short-term financial incentives conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative framing — proposes at least one non-standard financial structure or approach when conventional solutions fail to meet client parameters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research-driven ideation — identifies novel financial instruments or deal structures by researching emerging market offerings and industry trends Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Custom solution design — constructs tailored financial plans or structures that integrate multiple instruments to address complex or unusual client circumstances Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Process innovation — redesigns internal financial analysis workflows to reduce redundancy and improve output quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative deal structuring — engineers original financial arrangements that satisfy competing stakeholder interests while remaining legally and regulatorily compliant Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scenario invention — develops novel financial scenarios and stress models that anticipate market conditions not yet reflected in historical data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Market-making creativity — conceives new financial service offerings or advisory models that address unmet client needs and generate competitive differentiation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-industry synthesis — applies financial innovation by importing concepts from adjacent industries or disciplines to create breakthroughs in client value delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback acceptance — receives critical review of financial analyses from supervisors or peers and incorporates corrections without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory adaptation — treats changes in financial law or industry standards as learning opportunities rather than obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill stretch — voluntarily takes on financial engagements at the boundary of current expertise to accelerate professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback reframing — analyzes unsuccessful client outcomes or rejected financial proposals to extract actionable lessons for future engagements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous technical updating — maintains current knowledge of evolving financial instruments, tax law changes, and market conditions through sustained professional learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge pursuit — actively seeks complex, ambiguous financial assignments that require development of new analytical or advisory capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture leadership — models and rewards growth-oriented behavior within a financial team, creating environments where analytical risk-taking and learning from failure are normalized Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive mastery — integrates emerging financial technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market structures into practice before they become industry standard requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management — maintains focus during extended review of complex financial documents by using structured annotation and pacing strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in client contact — manages personal stress responses during tense client conversations about financial loss or poor outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional prioritization — allocates daily attention across competing client financial files by assessing urgency and complexity rather than reacting to surface-level demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Presence in advisory sessions — gives undivided attention to client disclosures during financial consultations, avoiding premature problem-solving Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-stakes composure — maintains analytical clarity and professional demeanor during volatile market conditions, regulatory audits, or contentious client negotiations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias-aware deliberation — pauses before high-consequence financial decisions to examine emotional or cognitive influences on judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic attention design — structures team workflows and client engagement processes to minimize cognitive overload and preserve judgment quality across high-volume financial operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful leadership presence — models calm, focused decision-making during organizational stress, stabilizing team performance during financial crises or rapid change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude8 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence in analysis — continues working through complex financial data sets and multi-variable models despite initial difficulty or ambiguity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deadline resilience — maintains work quality and professional composure during high-pressure financial reporting or deal-closing periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulatory adversity navigation — sustains professional effectiveness and client service quality while managing the demands of audits, licensing renewals, or compliance investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client resistance endurance — persists in delivering accurate but unwelcome financial assessments to clients who push back against objective findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained complexity management — maintains performance quality across prolonged engagements involving high financial stakes, competing stakeholders, and shifting regulatory conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous recommendation — delivers financially sound recommendations that are organizationally or politically difficult, accepting accountability for the professional judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis-forged leadership — leads financial teams and client relationships through extended market disruptions, regulatory crises, or institutional failures with sustained effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational resilience modeling — demonstrates visible perseverance during systemic financial adversity, building collective team fortitude and client confidence in the process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingActive Learning
Knowledge domains
English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsLaw and GovernmentAdministrativeEconomics and Accounting
Abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityCautiousnessAchievement OrientationPerseverance
Technology
Graphics or photo imaging softwareOperating system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  2. Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, spons
  3. Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  4. Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
CIP education codes
27.030539.080152.020652.0801

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