Occupation Description

Buys and sells securities within financial markets, and trades and distributes financial securities on behalf of financial institutions.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• obtains information on securities, market conditions, government regulations and financial circumstances of clients
• trades securities within the wholesale treasury markets or inter-bank arena
• distributes securities
• makes prices within a dealing room environment
• interprets data from securities reports, financial periodicals and stock-quotation viewer screens
• provides information and offers advice on financial market matters, market conditions and the history and prospects of corporations
• records and transmits buy and sell orders
• calculates and records costs of transactions
• develops lists of investments for clients

Specialisations: -
Derivatives Dealer
Fixed Interest Dealer
Foreign Exchange Dealer