Automation index
How much of a Trader’s job can AI already do?
An order book comes earlier. Executing without blowing the price do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Trader
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#190 / 623
View rankingTrader
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Book, liquidity and the ticket.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Execute, slippage and the one who panics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Limits, risk and not blowing them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Close, P&L and not hiding the loss.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The rumour, the news and not chasing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Execute clean, and not blowing the price.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- order book
- slippage
- risk limits
- P&L
- liquidity
- tickets
- the close
- news
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3311
IS WORK OVER?
Book editor
25%
#220 / 623
View rankingBook editor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Readers’ reports, selection and rejection.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Work the text with the author: structure and tone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
P&L, advances, contracts and the schedule.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coordinate copy-edit, layout, cover and press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
List, bookshops and the life of the title.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The editorial bet and owning the book.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- edit books
- readers’ reports
- work manuscripts
- negotiate advances
- build the list
- coordinate layout
- choose the cover
- get it into shops
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641