Whether working in investment management or investment servicing roles, professional qualifications are very important to employers in the sector.

In investment servicing roles which include settlements, global custody, corporate actions, pricing, valuations, performance measurement and clearing, many people will take a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI).

In investment management roles which include advising clients about their investment portfolios, or managing funds which the general public have invested in, most people will take a qualification offered by one of:

• Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI)
• CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK)
• CFA Institute
• Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (CIIA)

Elements of the investments sector are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to ensure consumer protection, financial stability, reduce financial crime and increase public awareness and market confidence.  As a result, there are some jobs in investments which are ‘regulated functions’.  To do these jobs you must have one of the ‘Appropriate Qualifications’ identified by the FSA.  Our job profiles incorporate Appropriate Qualifications for each regulated function. To see the entire list of exams consult the FSA Appropriate Qualifications List.

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