Mid-Level

Investments Manager

Investments managers oversee investment portfolios for individuals or institutions — making allocation decisions, selecting securities, and managing risk.

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Job markets for Investments Managers
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Investments Manager

A typical day mixes market analysis — research, position decisions — with client or stakeholder work including reviews and reporting. Risk management runs throughout.

Collaboration involves clients, analysts, traders, and sometimes other portfolio managers. What's harder than expected is the psychological dimension — managing positions through volatility takes real discipline.

People who thrive tend to be analytically sharp, emotionally disciplined, and committed to continuous learning. If you find satisfaction in the intellectual challenge of investing, the role often fits well.

AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Investments Managers (SOC 11-3031.03, 41-3031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$47K–$215K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.3M
U.S. Employment
+9.05%
10yr Growth
113K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingActive ListeningActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
11-3031.0341-3031.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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