Investment Manager - always in the cash flow

Investment - an investment of capital with the expectation to generate revenue in the future.

Possession of money, it is always obliged to seek the use of that money to work, make a profit and do not lie idle. history of investing can be dated to the moment of realization that the money under the mattress - is unprofitable, and the decision to invest this in their development of new business (let there in turnover as a loan or a lot easier to buy a gold bar). Obviously, the more capital can be placed in a draft - especially on large profits can be expected. Small contributions of private owners can give a total of powerful investment resource that will not only provide income to investors, but also realizes the significant growth of the economy.

When depositors is becoming more difficult to achieve consensus in the management of cash flow, which requires the analysis of the situation on the market, assessment of possible risks, as well as the development of a common strategy. None of the investors does not want to be in the position of Pinocchio, which is hoping to grow a money tree, simply buried his coin in the ground, losing thus, their all. When the financial management and decision-making involved investors themselves - it is ineffective: views on the profitability of the project may differ, as well as the assessment of the situation. Optimally it outsource it to a professional - the investment manager.

Investment manager - who is it?

Investment manager's task - the analysis of the possible directions, sites for investment and the choice of the best options for taking into account all possible risks and expected returns.

Specializations in the field of investment management abound. Specification of activities depends on the investment is carried out in a segment of the market. And different requirements and job responsibilities may be lurking behind every open vacancy. But regardless of the kind of activities and efforts of the application domain, common to all managers in the field of investment objectives are to ensure the profit of the employer company. To achieve this, funds can be invested in financial assets (securities: stocks, bonds, etc.), Non-financial assets (precious stones, metals), physical assets (real estate), intangible assets (research and development).

asset management, in whatever direction it is not carried out, consists of two main stages. The first analysis of the current situation, asset valuation, forecasting the estimated income and potential risks. The second step is the actual effect against investment funds or investment objects. So, if we are talking about so-called "portfolio management" (the formation and portfolio management), several specialists will be involved in the work. The analyst who needs to analyze current and expected market conditions, portfolio manager, on the basis of information provided by the analyst to decide whether certain actions (buying new shares available for sale securities) and a trader, directly carry out transactions on the market. In the process of participating and "support group" - lawyers, back office accountants. The range of professions and specialization of employees involved in investment management, can be very diverse. So, if we are talking about investments in the sphere of real estate, investment manager role is performed by a professional agent, who can give the most accurate assessment of the situation on the real estate market and predict the feasibility of investing in a particular object.

Knowledge is power

At first glance it may seem that the success of the investment manager - this is just a matter of luck or the result of a good intuition. How else can one explain the fact that one manager to manage successful projects to choose more than those who invest in others? In fact, everything is much more complicated. Investment manager's job - is not only and not so much intuition. Specialist, intending to build a successful career in the field of investment, must possess a large array of knowledge (theory of investment management, accounting, macro- and microeconomics, principles of technical and fundamental analysis, mathematical modeling and statistics, relevant laws and regulations and much more). Developed the theory on which the established methodology for calculating the risk and profitability of investment funds, optimize investment performance evaluation of investment projects. Without this knowledge, calculations and constant analysis of the investor will never be able to achieve positive results. Activities in this area - a permanent job with a large array of information. The manager should be able to collect it, analyze, map out a strategy and plan their actions. His task - to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and investment projects, to adopt adequate investment decision and bring it to a successful implementation. map out a strategy and plan their actions. His task - to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and investment projects, to adopt adequate investment decision and bring it to a successful implementation. map out a strategy and plan their actions. His task - to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and investment projects, to adopt adequate investment decision and bring it to a successful implementation.

Where can I get the knowledge needed for the job?

Education in the field of economics and finance can be obtained at the Kiev University of Economics (formerly the Institute of National Economy), the National Taras Shevchenko University (Department of Economics), Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Faculty of Economic Sciences), the Donetsk State Academy of Management (Faculty of Management in the non-manufacturing sector) , Kharkov (Department of Economics) and the Odessa economic university.

Education in "financial management» (financial management), obtained in Western business schools, is valued much higher than domestic.

However, if you have higher math, it can try yourself in the investment: since the theory of differential equations and other intricacies of the Faculty of Mathematics formula for calculating return on investment suschimi seem trifles. A special knowledge get, if you're lucky and you will intern at an investment company.

Step by step

Even with the profile specialty and diploma of prestigious academic institution, there is no guarantee that you will work with open arms, and even more so to entrust to make important decisions and to dispose of large sums.

Typically, about building a career, students begin to think more on the third and fourth courses. Choose an investment company or a bank and try to get trainees at least for the holidays. The main work of interns - "Bring - Bring - Sort": database filling, help companies specialist in the current issues that do not require qualification and responsibility. Yes, and payment for such positions (if any), on a - minimum. But there is the opportunity to acquire the most valuable - experience.

After practice (of course, provided that you have left a good impression) can be arranged in the same company as a junior (junior) manager. If this position will qualify two candidates, intern, well-established, and a specialist from the side - most likely, the preference will be given to the first, already had time to get acquainted with the activities of the company or an investment bank. Therefore internship during the holidays - it is though not mandatory, but highly useful and greatly facilitates the further employment.

Compared with the trainees, junior manager - a serious and responsible attitude. Direction of operation depends on the employee to whom it is "younger": the analyst, portfolio manager or trader.

Career "ceiling" in the industry is almost non-existent. With the manager position, you can move to the position of director of the direction, then even higher - to become the managing director of an investment company or an investment bank. Depending on the policy guidance, the successful director may be invited to become a partner - the owner of a small fraction of the company's shares. Particularly this approach is popular in the West. It is believed that one of skill is much more interested in the success of the enterprise, from when it is directly related his personal income.

With experience and undermine relationships, earning the starting capital, you can open its investment bank. Sometimes, however, the offer of cooperation from the large foreign investment company is more interesting.

Urgently needed ...

Employers Eligible Applicants in this industry is very standard:

 Higher Education (mathematical or economic);

 knowledge in the field of investment law Asset Management;

 knowledge of investment theory, financial mathematics and financial analysis:

 practical PC skills;

 good knowledge of English.

Obligatory additional requirement - Experience in specific areas of investment. As well as experience of those or other investment projects, transactions and cash management.

Search for jobs in investment is not limited to the study of employment ads. Even if the company you are interested in has not published an ad for the employee - it does not mean that you can not try to get a job. Many large organizations are not published on the website job listings, and simply offer all interested persons to send in their resume. And there's the likelihood of interesting offers of cooperation will depend on how you will be able to justify their desire to work in this company and are interested in leadership in working with you.

Investment manager's job is associated with the continuous development and self-education. In his field of vision - companies from different fields and areas of activity that helps to thoroughly understand what's inside any business at all. Constant communication with new people, a decision of non-trivial tasks makes this work a dynamic and very interesting. And adds fun and excitement drive from successful transactions or investments. In general, such a boring work will not.