Stockbroker

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly
• a graduate training scheme

University

You could start by doing a degree in a relevant subject like:

• management
• business
• economics
• finance
• maths

A course with a placement year or a summer internship will give you valuable experience and an advantage when applying for work.

Entry requirements:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

You may be able to get into this job through an investment specialist higher apprenticeship or financial services professional degree apprenticeship.

You will take professional exams as part of these apprenticeships and at the end you will be able to apply for membership of the relevant professional body.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

DirectApplication

You could move into stockbroking if you have a experience in accountancy, banking or insurance and take further training on the job.

OtherRoutes

You can apply for a place on a company's graduate training scheme if you have a degree. You'll usually need at least an upper second class degree to apply. Useful subjects include:

• business management
• economics
• finance
• maths

There's a lot of competition for places, so it'll help if you have some relevant work experience.

Many graduates also have a postgraduate qualification like a master's in business administration.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Skills:

• 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
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• the ability to read English
• active listening skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• persuading skills
• ambition and a desire to succeed
• the ability to sell products and services
• knowledge of English language
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• concentration skills
• a good memory

What you'll do:

Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.

In this role you couldresearch 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 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

Location : You could work in an office.

Salary:

Starter : £24,000
Experienced : £125,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

50 - 60 hours a week

Working Pattern is early mornings flexibly

Career Path:

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.