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Overview
Investment managers administer investment portfolios, follow financial products and securities, and analyse markets, interest rates and company performance to advise on risk and profitability.
In job descriptions, look for investment analysis, financial statements, portfolio development, market trends, financial risk, asset management, valuation and client reporting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Investment management is built around portfolios, mandates, risk limits and regular review of securities or financial products. The manager reads company information, market movement and interest-rate signals before recommending or adjusting positions.
Skills and specializations
Core skills include financial analysis, interpreting financial statements, assessing financial risk and developing investment portfolios. Specialization can focus on valuation, sustainable finance, bonds, credit risk, equities or client advisory work.
Salary context
Pay is usually shaped by portfolio size, decision authority, client exposure, risk responsibility, reporting demands and whether the role includes strategy, analysis or direct mandate management.
Career paths
Progression can move from portfolio analysis into portfolio management, investment advisory, asset management leadership, risk roles, sustainable finance or broader financial management.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy manages client portfolios, company treasury assets or analysis support. The advert should name asset classes, reporting duties, risk policy and decision authority.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay 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*NETFinancial and Investment Analysts
13-2051.00
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
investment adviser (2412.6)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0ecedad1-1144-45ff-83db-a3c4db393036 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2412.6.3 |
| ISCO group | 2412 |
| Concept type | Occupation |