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Overview
Asset managers invest client money in financial assets, investment funds or individual portfolios within an agreed investment policy and risk framework.
In job descriptions, look for portfolio development, financial analysis, market trends, risk monitoring, credit ratings, investment policy, client information and financial reporting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Asset manager work centers on managing client portfolios inside a defined investment policy and risk framework. The role combines market monitoring, portfolio choices, client information, transaction handling and risk review.
Skills and specializations
Important depth includes financial analysis, portfolio theory, financial statements, market trends, credit ratings, risk management, investment portfolio development and clear communication with clients or managers.
Salary context
Salary context depends on assets under management, client type, investment products, risk authority, reporting demands, transaction responsibility and whether the role includes advisory or portfolio decision rights.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior portfolio management, risk management, investment analysis, client advisory, fund operations, financial planning or leadership of an asset management team.
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This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Investment Fund Managers
11-3031.03
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETPersonal Financial Advisors
13-2052.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Securities and finance dealers and brokers (3311)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e20eee17-4876-4f21-a0cb-5d7f40c63cd8 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3311.1 |
| ISCO group | 3311 |
| Concept type | Occupation |