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Investment Manager

Investment Managers oversee investment portfolios for individuals or institutions, making buy/sell decisions and developing strategies to meet financial objectives.

$135,000
Median Salary
75,000
Total Employed
2
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Safer than 87% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 73/100

Strong pivot potential — many safe, transferable career paths available.

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Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management

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Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

High Demand

Listing Trends

1 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
32.6K listings
Adzuna (32.6K)
🇩🇪 Germany
362 listings
Adzuna (362)
🇫🇷 France
456 listings
Adzuna (456)
🇪🇸 Spain
56 listings
Adzuna (56)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4.3K listings
Adzuna (4.3K)
Sources: Adzuna
Updated Feb 27, 2026

Career Outlook

Why this is a strong career choice

Job Outlook
Growing +12%
AI Resistance Score
7/10 High
Market Demand
Stable Demand

Why This Career Is AI-Resistant

Client relationships built on trust

Complex market interpretation needs judgment

High-net-worth clients prefer human advisors

Alternative investments require expertise

Strong choice for career changers

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Portfolio Manager

18%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 90%
Time to Transition 3-5 years

Skills to Learn

Portfolio ConstructionRisk ManagementClient Relations

Financial Planner

25%
Salary Change -10%
Skill Overlap 80%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Comprehensive PlanningTaxEstate

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