What is the salary of a Investment Fund Manager?

The typical salary range is $113,190 - $226,380 per year.

Finance & LegalGrowingBright Outlook

Investment Fund Manager

Senior-level

Also known as: Annual Fund Manager, Asset Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As an Investment Fund Manager, you plan and oversee strategies for large pools of money from institutional and individual investors. You typically work indoors in an office, frequently communicating by email and phone, and engaging in face-to-face discussions with your team and clients. This role suits someone with strong critical thinking, active listening, and communication skills, who enjoys analyzing information and making strategic financial decisions. You'll constantly learn and monitor market trends to guide investment operations.

Investment ManagementFund ManagementPortfolio ManagementFinancial StrategyFinanceBusinessEconomicsLeadershipManagement

A Day in the Life

You arrive at your sleek, glass-fronted office in downtown Boston before 7 AM, the city still waking up below. Your first move is to power up your Bloomberg Terminal and Reuters Eikon, scanning for overnight market moves and global economic news. You review a deluge of emails from London and Asian markets, prioritizing urgent alerts. You grab a strong coffee, the aroma cutting through the pre-market quiet, as you formulate your initial thoughts for the trading day ahead.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Power BI Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word SAP software SAS Structured query language SQL Tableau

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+9.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

65,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

879,700

in 2025 → 964,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

The job outlook for Investment Fund Managers is growing rapidly, with approximately 65,600 openings projected each year through 2035 and a strong 9.7% employment change. This career offers a high median annual wage of $166,570. You can advance from roles like Financial Analyst or Junior Portfolio Manager to positions such as Senior Portfolio Manager or even Chief Investment Officer.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Financial Analyst
Junior Portfolio Manager
Investment Associate

Investment Fund Manager

Where it can lead

Senior Portfolio Manager
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Head of Asset Management

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact investment fund managers by automating data analysis, predictive modeling, and routine portfolio rebalancing. This will free up managers to focus on complex strategy, client relations, and ethical considerations, enhancing efficiency but also requiring new skills in AI oversight and interpretation.

Salary

$166,570

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

Relevant Studies

Based on job level & field

Financial Management

University • Business & Economics • 4 years

Finance & Control