About this career
Financial brokers undertake financial market activities on behalf of their clients. They monitor securities, financial documentation of their clients, market trends and conditions and other legal requirements. They plan buying and selling activities and calculate transactions costs.
Essential skills
advise on financial matters
analyse market financial trends
apply technical communication skills
create a financial plan
maintain financial records
manage financial risk
obtain financial information
protect client interests
provide financial product information
synthesise financial information
trade securities
Required knowledge
actuarial science
economics
financial jurisdiction
financial products
securities
Additional skills
communicate with banking professionals
communicate with customers
conduct financial audits
handle financial disputes
handle financial transactions
maintain records of financial transactions
operate financial instruments
optimise financial performance
provide cost benefit analysis reports
provide support in financial calculation
review investment portfolios
trace financial transactions
banking activities
modern portfolio theory
Also known as
financial services adviser
finance adviser
financial services manager
financial services broker
broker
finance broker
