Investment Fund Managers
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
Median pay: $166,570/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +14.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Perform or evaluate research, such as detailed company or industry analyses, to inform financial forecasting, decision making, or valuation.
• Present investment information, such as product risks, fees, or fund performance statistics.
• Develop, implement, or monitor security valuation policies.
What's the median pay for Investment Fund Managers?
The median pay for Investment Fund Managers is $166,570 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Investment Fund Managers?
Employment for Investment Fund Managers is projected to change +14.8% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Investment Fund Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Investment Fund Managers?
About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.