Stockbroker
Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.
Typical Salary
£35,000 – £125,000
per year
Working Hours
50–60
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a stockbroker, you could:
- research financial markets and the latest trading figures
- work closely with investment analysts
- generate new business and develop close relationships with clients
- manage and review client portfolios
- give advice on financial risks
- instruct stock market traders to achieve the best market prices
- meet profit, new business and retention targets
- keep up to date with tax and financial legislation
Skills needed
- excellent verbal communication skills
- maths knowledge
- analytical thinking skills
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
- customer service skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- persistence and determination
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
- a graduate training scheme
Career progression
With experience and a good track record you could progress to become a trader, relationship manager or fund manager.
You could also become a partner or set up your own business.