Brokerage Clerk

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Work Tasks

• Help sell and buy stocks, bonds, and other kinds of investments
• Keep records of transactions (what is bought and sold)
• Make sure clients make payments on time
• Make sure banking regulations are followed
• Work for firms that buy and sell securities and commodities
• Work with stocks, bonds, commodities, other kinds of investments, cash dividends, tickets from stock traders, and computers

Salary, Size & Growth

• $38,500 average per year ($18.50 per hour)
• A medium occupation (57,600 workers in 2010)
• Expected to decline (0.3% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma and on-the-job training
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in business or finance
• Skills/Courses: Skills in office practices, office software, and securities processing procedures
• Licensing/Certification: A Brokerage Clerk who has a license can recommend stocks to clients.