What You'll Do

  • Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
  • Monitor markets or positions.
  • Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
  • Keep accurate records of transactions.
  • Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
  • Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  • Report all positions or trading results.
  • Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  • Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
  • Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Monitoring 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Reading Comprehension 3.5/5
Speaking 3.5/5
Active Learning 3.5/5
Persuasion 3.5/5
Writing 3.38/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.38/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.38/5
Service Orientation 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Social Orientation, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Written Comprehension 3.62/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5
Written Expression 3.5/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.5/5
Speech Recognition 3.5/5

Technologies & Tools

ADP/Vantra VOLTS AIQ Systems TradingExpert Pro AnalyzerXL Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software Bloomberg Professional BondDesk Group Trader WorkStation C++ CableSoft LiveWire Trader Calypso Technology Calypso Asset Management Charles River Development Charles River Investment Management System Citi The Yield Book Calculator CQG Integrated Client CSI Complex Systems ClientTrade Customer information control system CICS Customer relationship management CRM software Database management software Derivicom FinOptions XL Email software FileMaker Pro Financial needs analysis software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.93/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.78/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.71/5)
  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.65/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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