Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.

For decades, financial analysts were prized for their insight — sharp minds trusted to interpret markets. But the rise of AI has shifted that power. Algorithms now scan vast data, move money in milliseconds, and make calls humans can’t keep up with. The question isn’t whether analysts lose tasks — it’s whether they lose their place in the room entirely.

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