Explain the role of the function in which they work, and how this role relates to other functions within their department and to the wider business. Describe the specific markets and supporting operational protocols as required by the employing organisation.

Financial Markets

Industry and Business Awareness:
1) Describe and explain the structure of the industry, and in particular the role and purpose of markets and the process of investing. How this impacts work of an investment manager/ How does an IM react in different economic situations

2) Explain the role of the function in which they work, and how this role relates to other functions within their department and to the wider business.

3) Describe the specific markets and supporting operational protocols as required by the employing organisation.

Additional info:
-Government- BOE-Interest rate setting, money market operations,

Monetary policy committee, Financial policy committee-How this affects the jobs of an investment Manager

-Primary Markets-Operational protocols of the market -How this affects the work of an investment Manager and wider business

-Secondary Market- Operational protocols of the market-How this affects the work of an investment manager and wider business

-How markets relate and function with each other

-What is the process of investing

Marking Criteria
Industry and business awareness Sound understanding of the structure of the Financial Services industry and in particular the role and purpose of markets and the process of investing; the role of the function in which they work; how this role relates to other functions within their department and to the wider business. Deeper knowledge of specific markets and supporting operational protocols as required by the employing organisation. 1. Demonstrates a sound understanding of the structure of the industry, and in particular the role and purpose of markets and the process of investing Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the structure of Financial Services and how these impact on the function in which they work

2. Demonstrates a sound understanding of the role of the function in which they work, and how this role relates to other functions within their department and to the wider business Acts as a role model for the function in which they work clearly demonstrating how their role relates to the wider business.

3. Has deep knowledge of specific markets and supporting operational protocols as required by the employing organisation. Is proactive in supporting operational protocols