Investment fund manager
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices
- Need to identify and solve problems, communicate well and make decisions
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Manage and invest money to create wealth
- Provide financial advice to clients
- Assess and manage financial risks
- Make decisions about investments
- Manage financial forecasting and planning
- Monitor and report on financial trends
- Make sure policies and laws are followed
- Manage and support finance teams
- Study data to inform decisions
- Develop and apply business processes
Outlook
Investment management continues to adapt to changing global markets, economic conditions and emerging technologies. In New Zealand, growing interest in retirement savings and managed funds supports industry activity. Internationally, technology, data analytics and environmental, social and governance considerations are influencing investment decisions, while fund managers continue to respond to evolving market opportunities and risks.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Understanding of financial markets and trends
- Sound decision-making and judgement
- Numerical and data interpretation skills
- Clear communication with stakeholders
- Ability to manage risk and uncertainty
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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