Employment of both financial specialists, all other, and public relations specialists is projected to grow 5 percent and 7 percent, respectively, through 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, a pace that is faster than the average for all occupations. Competition is extremely strong for the investment dollars of high-net-worth individuals, and wealth management partners realize that they need skilled IR specialists on staff to interact with current investors and to convince new investors to choose their firms. Investor relations specialists with advanced degrees, certification, and considerable experience will have the best job prospects.
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Chief Information Officers
- Commodities Brokers
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Institution Officers and Managers
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Financial Services Brokers
- Hedge Fund Investor Relations Specialists
- Hedge Fund Relationship Managers
- Investment Bankers
- Investment Banking Analysts
- Investment Banking Associates
- Investment Banking Sales Brokers
- Investment Banking Traders
- Investment Fund Managers
- Investment Professionals
- Mutual Fund Wholesalers
- Tax Managers
- Wealth Management Accountants
- Wealth Management Analysts
- Wealth Management Associates
- Wealth Management Compliance Professionals
- Wealth Management Lawyers
- Wealth Management Managing Directors
- Wealth Management Risk Managers
- Wealth Management Vice Presidents