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Portfolio Manager

$134,000 avgFinance

Salary Range

$90,000 – $250,000+

Job Outlook

7% growth through 2032

Education

Bachelor's in Finance; MBA and CFA strongly preferred

Work Settings

Onsite, Hybrid

About This Career

Portfolio Managers make investment decisions for clients or funds, managing asset allocation, selecting securities, and balancing risk and return to meet investment objectives.

Top Skills

Asset allocationRisk managementSecurity analysisFinancial modelingBloomberg TerminalClient communication

Typical Responsibilities

  1. Make buy/sell/hold decisions
  2. Analyze economic and market conditions
  3. Manage portfolio risk exposure
  4. Communicate with clients on performance
  5. Rebalance portfolios
  6. Research investment opportunities

Common Certifications

✓ CFA✓ CAIA✓ FRM✓ Series 7✓ Series 66

Career Progression

1

Research Analyst

0-3 years experience

2

Associate PM

3-7 years experience

3

Portfolio Manager

7-12 years experience

4

Senior PM / CIO

12+ years experience

ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume

portfolio managementasset allocationCFArisk managementBloombergequity analysis

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Hiring Industries

Asset ManagementHedge FundsPension FundsInsurancePrivate Wealth

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