The number of investment consultant jobs will continue to grow as long as the global stock markets continue to remain stable. While many of today’s global markets have experienced slight dips in recent months, most on the whole have still managed to remain stable and generate profits. In the U. K. for example, there has been a lot of financial activity in local markets over the past several months. This consistent activity has resulted in a large number of new job opportunities being created in the personal investment and financial banking sectors. In some cases, these positions are considered entry level and only require six months to one year of experience. In order to get additional experience, entry level employees are required to sign up for an in-house training programs. Once these programs are successfully completed, the employee can ask for a transfer or apply for a higher paying position.