1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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Contents >> Major Group 2 Professionals >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals >> MINOR GROUP 222 Financial Brokers and Dealers, and Investment Advisers >> UNIT GROUP 2223 Financial Investment Advisers and Managers

UNIT GROUP 2223 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND MANAGERS

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND MANAGERS develop financial plans for individuals and organisations, and invest and manage funds on their behalf.

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

interviewing prospective clients to determine financial status and objectives, discussing financial options and developing financial plans and investment strategies
monitoring investment performance, and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets
recommending and arranging insurance cover for clients
arranging to buy and sell stocks and bonds for clients
advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
setting financial objectives, and developing and implementing strategies for achieving the financial objectives
managing funds raised from personal superannuation savings policies and unit trusts
assisting in meeting superannuation compliance requirements
directing the collection of financial, accounting and investment information and the preparation of budgets, reports, forecasts and statutory returns
may refer clients to other organisations to obtain services outlined in financial plans

Occupations:

222311 Financial Investment Adviser

222312 Financial Investment Manager

222311 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISER

Alternative Title:

Financial Planning Adviser

Develops and implements financial plans for individuals or organisations, and advises on investment strategies and their taxation implications, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

222312 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGER

Alternative Title:

Portfolio Manager

Invests and manages sums of money and assets on behalf of others over an agreed period of time, in order to generate income and profit. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

Superannuation Funds Manager

Unit Trust Manager