Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 4–1| Metric | Actuaries | Investment Fund Managers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.1% | 34.0% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 44th | 62th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $125,770 | $136,550 |
| Employment | 28K | 631K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Customer and Personal Service
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Computers and Electronics
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Systems Evaluation
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
English Language
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Investment Fund Managers
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Actuaries
4 of 15 at risk75%Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
55%Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
53%Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
51%Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
49%Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.
Investment Fund Managers
8 of 15 at risk72%Select or direct the execution of trades.
67%Prepare for and respond to regulatory inquiries.
55%Evaluate the potential of new product developments or market opportunities, according to factors such as business plans, technologies, or market potential.
55%Attend investment briefings or consult financial media to stay abreast of relevant investment markets.
55%Monitor regulatory or tax law changes to ensure fund compliance or to capitalize on development opportunities.
Wage Comparison
Investment Fund Managers earns +$10,780(+9%) vs Actuaries
ActuariesInvestment Fund Managers
10th
$75,240$68,860
25th
$90,970$100,010
Median
$125,770$136,550
75th
$164,860$179,190
90th
$206,430$227,590
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Actuaries2028–2035
Investment Fund Managers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Investment Fund Managers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
Investment Fund Managers
$90,164
from $136,550
After adjusting for AI risk, Investment Fund Managers offers $3,446 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Actuaries
0
Unique to Investment
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
ActuariesInvestment Fund Managers