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Explore Job Roles: Investment Managers

Learn about the average salary, relevant studies, related questions, and common path after college to becoming an Investment Manager.

What is an Investment Manager?

Investment Managers work to help their clients reach their financial goals by making investments on their behalf.

Where does an Investment Manager work?

  • Finance companies
  • Insurance companies

How much does an Investment Manager make?

Based on real new grad salaries reported through Handshake, the median annual salary for an Investment Manager is $64,000.

What majors are typically interested in becoming Investment Managers?

One’s major doesn’t necessarily determine their career, but these are some common majors of those who end up pursuing this career path.

  • Finance majors
  • Business majors
  • Math majors
  • Economics majors

Investment Manager skills and competencies:

On top of a relevant degree and formal training, here are some professional skills that can help aspiring Investment Managers succeed in their work:

  • Highly detail oriented
  • Good math skills
  • Great interpersonal skills

What are some common questions about Investment Managers?

Q: What’s it like to be an investment analyst intern?

A: Check out student responses and real intern experiences here!

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