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CAREER
Investment Fund Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$134,180
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+15.5% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Investment Fund Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
Other Job Titles Investment Fund Managers May Have
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Vice President (Fixed Income VP), Investment Analysis Vice President (Investment Analysis VP), Portfolio Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Each day at JFF Ventures begins with a renewed commitment to drive economic mobility through innovative educational technologies. As managing partner, I am immersed in evaluating and investing in startups that arm adults with essential skills for career advancement. We focus on solutions that offer both soft and hard skills, primarily for low to moderate income individuals. My role extends beyond financial oversight to measuring the profound social impact our investments have on people's lives.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Manage investment funds to maximize return on client investments.
- Select specific investments or investment mixes for purchase by an investment fund.
- Monitor financial or operational performance of individual investments to ensure portfolios meet risk goals.
- Select or direct the execution of trades.
- Develop or implement fund investment policies or strategies.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Investment Fund Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (42%)
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Economics, General
Graduate
Accounting and Finance
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Entrepreneurship/E...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Knowledge about the venture capital industry and experiences in leading entrepreneurial companies is vital.
Working with people- being able to connect with them, understand non-verbal communication, and determine compatibility. So much of our work is about the people-- does our firm fit with their style, how will they act in the face of adversity, and will we ultimately enjoy working together if we invest and become part of the team.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Have integrity. Develop your critical thinking and leadership skills. Understand who you are. Figure out how to develop these qualities your way so they benefit your life and goals.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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