Skills
40 skills are associated with this occupation.
0 skills selected
Essential knowledge
7 skills
Essential skills / competences
15 skills
Optional knowledge
4 skills
Optional skills / competences
14 skills
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.
Good to know
Check whether adverts define the asset classes, client segment, investment policy, risk limits, reporting cadence, transaction authority and expected use of market or credit analysis.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
Securities and finance dealers and brokers (3311)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e20eee17-4876-4f21-a0cb-5d7f40c63cd8 |
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| ESCO code | 3311.1 |
| ISCO group | 3311 |
| Concept type | Occupation |