Investment Fund Managers

• 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.
• Meet with investors to determine investment goals or to discuss investment strategies.
• Attend investment briefings or consult financial media to stay abreast of relevant investment markets.
• Prepare for and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Evaluate the potential of new product developments or market opportunities, according to factors such as business plans, technologies, or market potential.
• Hire or evaluate staff.
• Monitor regulatory or tax law changes to ensure fund compliance or to capitalize on development opportunities.
• Develop or direct development of offering documents or marketing materials.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Investment Fund Managers.

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Investment Fund Managers.