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AI Work Index

High Exposure + In Demand

Significant AI task overlap (>50% exposure) yet still on official shortage or in-demand lists.

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# Occupation ExposureNet RiskDemand SignalMedian Wage Risk Impact
1 Data scientist 21222 92%23.5%SOLSGD 9,047 Moderate Augmented
2 Statistician 21221 92%32.3%SOLSGD 4,720 High Mixed
3 Accountant (excluding tax accountant) 24111 90%41.2%SOL + JiDSGD 5,498 High At Risk
4 Auditor (accounting) 24112 90%36.0%SOL + JiDSGD 5,575 High At Risk
5 Tax accountant 24113 90%33.1%SOL + JiDSGD 9,726 High Mixed
6 Compliance officer/Risk analyst (financial) 24132 88%28.7%SOL + JiDSGD 7,395 Moderate Mixed
7 Financial analyst (e.g. equities analyst, credit analyst, investment research analyst) 24131 88%29.4%SOL + JiDSGD 7,500 Moderate Mixed
8 Financial product structurer 24135 88%25.3%SOL + JiDSGD 12,321 Moderate Mixed
9 Fund/Portfolio manager (including asset allocator) 24133 88%26.6%SOL + JiDSGD 12,060 Moderate Mixed
10 Treasury manager 24134 88%29.4%SOL + JiDSGD 9,405 Moderate Mixed
11 Applications/Systems programmer 25140 88%43.7%SOLSGD 6,500 High At Risk
12 Multimedia (including games) developer 25123 86%49.2%SOL + JiDSGD 6,331 High At Risk
13 Software developer 25121 86%32.3%SOL + JiDSGD 8,888 High At Risk
14 Web and mobile applications developer 25122 86%42.6%SOL + JiDSGD 7,000 High At Risk
15 Cyber risk specialist 25241 83%33.1%SOLSGD 10,071 High Mixed
16 Cybersecurity architect 25245 83%32.9%SOLSGD 7,826 High Mixed
17 Security operations specialist 25243 83%36.4%SOLSGD 7,700 High Mixed
18 Commodities and freight derivatives broker 24154 83%25.0%SOLSGD 12,000 Moderate Mixed
19 Foreign exchange broker 24152 83%25.5%SOLSGD 19,750 Moderate Mixed
20 Securities and finance broker 24151 83%25.3%SOLSGD 8,508 Moderate Mixed
21 Network, servers and computer systems administrator 25220 77%40.3%JiDSGD 4,765 High At Risk
22 Business valuer 24122 75%23.0%SOLSGD 9,708 Moderate Augmented
23 Financial/Investment adviser (e.g. relationship manager) 24121 75%21.7%SOLSGD 8,000 Moderate Augmented
24 Advertising/Public relations manager 12221 72%12.0%JiDSGD 8,514 Low Augmented
25 Marketing manager 12222 72%13.2%JiDSGD 8,841 Low Augmented

SOL = Shortage Occupation List 2026. JiD = Jobs in Demand (MOM 2025). Learn more

Frequently asked questions

Can a job be high AI exposure but still in demand?

Yes. Some occupations have significant AI task overlap but remain on the Shortage Occupation List or Jobs in Demand list, suggesting market demand outpaces automation pressure.

Why are some AI-exposed jobs still hiring?

Demand signals like shortage lists reflect current labor market needs. An occupation can have high theoretical AI exposure while still experiencing talent shortages.