We surveyed 1,124 money managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical money manager. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a money manager?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a money manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a money manager?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a money manager. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for money managers.
Do money managers work full-time or part-time?
79% of money managers work in full-time roles while 21% work part-time.
Is being a money manager stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst money managers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a money manager?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particularly important part of being a money manager.
How competitive is the workplace for money managers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for money managers.
Does being a money manager require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Money managers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are money managers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Money managers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do money managers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally money managers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a money manager physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a money manager is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are money managers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Money managers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a money manager require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a money manager.
Does being a good money manager require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassionate and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a money manager.