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ISCO-08 1346

Financial and insurance services branch managers

87.5%
ADI · 83rd of 433 · 95% interval 75.4–97.3

An AI agent can at least partly carry out 87.5% of the task time of financial and insurance services branch managers, and finish 2.5% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.

ADI · partial or full87.5%

83rd of 433 · interval 75.4–97.3

ADI3 · full delegation2.5%

110th of 433 · interval 0.0–7.9

ADIs · share of time55.5%

83rd of 433 · interval 51.4–59.4

Evidence56

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.3 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

12%
85%
L0No meaningful role · 1.0%L1Augmentation · 11.6%L2Partial delegation · 84.9%L3Full delegation · 2.5%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence6%
Accountability56%
Trust and care38%
Access to systems77%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

56 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.Financial Managers4.1%L2L2L242%1.3 hAccountability, Trust and care
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.Financial Managers3.6%L1L1L238%5.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.Financial Managers3.5%L2L2L260%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.Treasurers and Controllers3.4%L2L2L268%20 minAccountability, Access to systems
Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.Financial Managers · supplemental task3.4%L2L2L270%4.0 hAccess to systems
Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications.Financial Managers · supplemental task3.3%L2L2L265%1.8 hAccountability, Access to systems
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task3.0%L2L2L242%3.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.Treasurers and Controllers2.9%L2L2L240%3.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.8%L2L2L262%1.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.Treasurers and Controllers2.8%L1L1L232%38 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.Treasurers and Controllers2.8%L2L2L260%2.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.Treasurers and Controllers2.7%L2L2L262%4.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Network within communities to find and attract new business.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.6%L1L1L232%2.8 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.6%L2L2L262%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.Treasurers and Controllers2.5%L1L1L238%1.5 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Show the other 41 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.5%L3L3L382%52 minAccess to systems
Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.4%L2L2L250%2.8 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.3%L2L2L265%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task2.3%L2L2L372%2.3 hAccountability, Access to systems
Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.2%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccess to systems
Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.Financial Managers · supplemental task2.1%L2L2L375%3.5 hAccess to systems
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.Treasurers and Controllers1.9%L2L2L255%2.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.Financial Managers1.9%L2L2L268%3.5 hAccess to systems
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.Treasurers and Controllers1.8%L2L2L248%6.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.Treasurers and Controllers1.8%L2L2L265%4.0 hAccess to systems
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.Treasurers and Controllers1.8%L2L2L252%4.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.Treasurers and Controllers1.8%L2L2L242%5.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.Treasurers and Controllers1.7%L2L2L265%2.5 hAccess to systems
Review reports of securities transactions or price lists to analyze market conditions.Financial Managers · supplemental task1.7%L2L2L270%1.8 hAccess to systems
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.Treasurers and Controllers1.6%L2L2L268%8.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Oversee training programs.Financial Managers1.6%L2L2L248%3.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task1.4%L2L2L258%6.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.Treasurers and Controllers1.4%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.Treasurers and Controllers1.4%L2L2L265%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.Treasurers and Controllers1.3%L2L2L250%5.5 hTrust and care
Perform tax planning work.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task1.3%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task1.2%L2L2L268%10 hAccountability, Access to systems
Recruit staff members.Financial Managers1.1%L2L2L255%9.0 hAccountability, Trust and care
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.General and Operations Managers1.0%L2L2L240%5.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task1.0%L2L2L252%3.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.General and Operations Managers1.0%L2L2L250%2.5 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.General and Operations Managers1.0%L2L2L268%2.0 hAccess to systems
Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L05%2.5 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.9%L2L2L260%3.0 hAccess to systems
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.General and Operations Managers0.9%L2L2L265%3.5 hAccess to systems
Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.General and Operations Managers0.8%L2L2L252%6.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.Treasurers and Controllers · supplemental task0.8%L2L2L265%3.0 hAccess to systems
Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.7%L2L2L240%5.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.General and Operations Managers0.7%L2L2L248%4.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.General and Operations Managers0.7%L2L2L245%7.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.General and Operations Managers0.6%L2L2L248%3.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.General and Operations Managers0.6%L2L2L260%3.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.5%L2L2L262%8.0 hAccess to systems
Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.5%L2L2L242%4.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Plan store layouts or design displays.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L252%4.0 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L250%24 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems

Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentilePct
ADI (this index)87.5%81
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.46871
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure1.33796
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure67.12559
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.41879
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.35994

Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.

Same sub-major group (13)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: financial and insurance services branch managers (87.5%).

Cite this record
Text

Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Financial and insurance services branch managers (ISCO-08 1346), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/1346

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Financial and insurance services branch managers (ISCO-08 1346)}
}
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