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Yes, a career in wealth management can be worth it as it offers opportunities for career advancement and the skills gained can be highly valued in other business and finance areas.
A wealth management associate in the UK performs clerical tasks to support a wealth manager in providing financial advice to high net-worth clients. They handle client inquiries related to investments and assist in preserving and generating wealth on behalf of clients.
You will need a 2:1 degree or higher, preferably in a business, finance, economics, management or a maths based subject to become a wealth manager in the UK. Typically, wealth managers enter their career through an employer-based training or a graduate scheme.