10 Most Profitable Professions in the World

6. Private Equity Manager

Highest Net Worth Recorded: $37.4B

Private equity managers earn hefty profits as private equity firms typically charge a management fee, a percentage of the assets under management (AUM). This fee provides a steady income stream for managers. Moreover, private equity managers often receive carried interest, which is a share of the profits generated by the investments made by the fund. Carried interest serves as a performance-based incentive, aligning the interests of the managers with those of the investors.