Abstract
This report forms part of a larger study of women working in three highly male-dominated
sectors and occupations: investment management, automotive trades, and pilots. In Australia,
women comprise 17 per cent of employees in investment management occupations, 1.5 per cent
of automotive tradespeople, and 6 per cent of commercial pilots.1
In this report we profile the work and career experiences of women in investment management
occupations using data collected in 2018. We analysed data drawn from three sources: 10
face-to-face and telephone interviews with industry stakeholders; an online survey of 124
female employees in investment management occupations; and telephone interviews with 17
survey respondents and 3 self-employed women working in the sector. Most survey respondents
were aged 35-54 years, held middle-ranking or senior positions, and had worked in investment
management for more than 11 years. Just under two-thirds had children and the majority worked
full-time hours. The largest proportions worked in superannuation funds and major funds
management organisations, as analysts, senior analysts or portfolio/investment managers.
