Investment Professionals

Employers

Investment firms, banks, and other employers are located throughout the United States, yet some of the best employment prospects are located within large metropolitan areas such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Most investment houses have offices throughout the United States, but executives and higher level managers will work from corporate offices.

Starting Out

Working as an investment manager or analyst may be a great way to break into the investment industry, but these positions are in no way considered entry level. Such jobs are usually awarded to individuals with at least a bachelor's degree or prior work experience in the field of finance. Other professionals enter the field after working in related jobs for a few years.

There are many ways to learn more about job opportunities in the investment management industry, including college career services offices, employment sites, networking online on LinkedIn and other social networking sites, using the networking and career-assistance resources of professional associations, and interviewing with recruiters who visit campuses (for entry-level positions).