Is being an investment fund manager a good fit for you?

Decides how a large pool of investors' money is invested. Plans the strategy and oversees the team that buys and sells.

What the work involves

Manages investment funds to earn the best return for clients.
Chooses which investments the fund will buy.
Tracks how each investment is doing to keep risk under control.
Chooses or directs the buying and selling of investments.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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