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ANZSCO 222312Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Financial Investment Manager

A Financial Investment Manager manages investment portfolios on behalf of clients including superannuation funds, managed funds, and institutional investors in Australia's significant funds management industry.

Indicative salary range
$100,000 - $250,000+ (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Steady demand; Australia's large superannuation sector creates consistent investment management employment.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

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Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

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State nominations

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CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Manage investment portfolios to achieve mandated return and risk objectives
  • Conduct security analysis and portfolio construction
  • Monitor market conditions and implement portfolio changes
  • Report performance to investment committees and clients

Skills required

  • Portfolio management and asset allocation
  • Security analysis and fundamental research
  • Risk-adjusted performance measurement
  • Investment mandate compliance and reporting

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor's degree in finance; CFA charterholder status is the professional gold standard. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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