asset management
The process of increasing total wealth over time through investments that have potential to grow in value.
Investment fund management assistants provide clients with financial planning advice on financial products and serve as the main contact point for new and old clients. They assist and perform preparatory work in the creation and administration of funds and help with the implementation of fund management decisions made by the portfolio or fund manager.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
7 competencesbanking activities
The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity trading, trading in equities, futures and options trading.
economics
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
financial markets
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
financial products
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
funding methods
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
securities
The financial instruments traded in financial markets representing both the right of property over the owner and at the same time, the obligation of payment over the issuer. The aim of securities which is raising capital and hedging risk in financial markets.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassist in fund management
Prepare the implementation of the investment fund manager's decisions and make suggestions on management-related topics such as the development of financial products or the introduction of new sales channels.
Sector-specific
2 competencescreate a financial report
Finalise project accounting. Prepare an actual budget, compare the discrepancy between the planned and actual budget, and draw final conclusions.
offer financial services
Provide a broad range of financial services to clients such as assistance with financial products, financial planning, insurances, money and investment management.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise on financial matters
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
analyse economic trends
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
analyse market financial trends
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
communicate with banking professionals
Communicate with professionals in the field of banking in order to obtain information on a specific financial case or project for personal or business purposes, or on behalf of a client.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
manage securities
Administer the securities owned by the company or organisation, namely debt securities, equity securities and derivatives aiming to get the highest benefit from them.
prepare financial statements
Collect, entry, and prepare the set of financial records disclosing the financial position of a company at the end of a certain period or accounting year. The financial statements consisting of five parts which are the statement of financial position, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity (SOCE), the statement of cash flows and notes.
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesactuarial science
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
trading software
The finance and trading integrated software solutions.
digital
Cross-sector
5 competencesaccounting
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
accounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
financial forecasting
The tool used in performing fiscal financial management to identify revenue trends and estimated financial conditions.
financial statements
The set of financial records disclosing the financial position of a company at the end of a set period or of the accounting year. The financial statements consisting of five parts which are the statement of financial position, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity (SOCE), the statement of cash flows and notes.
stock market
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemanage sales channels
Monitor, control and prospect new direct and intermediary ways to bring services and products to the market.
Cross-sector
12 competencesanalyse financial performance of a company
Analyse the performance of the company in financial matters in order to identify improvement actions that could increase profit, based on accounts, records, financial statements and external information of the market.
analyse financial risk
Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.
calculate tax
Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.
compare property values
Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or negotiate the price at which the property can be sold or leased.
examine credit ratings
Investigate and look for information on the creditworthiness of companies and corporations, provided by credit rating agencies in order to determine the likelihood of default by the debtor.
handle financial transactions
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
implement marketing strategies
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
maintain records of financial transactions
Collate all the financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts.
manage contracts
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.
monitor stock market
Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.
provide financial product information
Give the customer or client information about financial products, the financial market, insurances, loans or other types of financial data.
review investment portfolios
Meet with clients to review or update an investment portfolio and provide financial advice on investments.