ISCO Specialization 3311.2.5 Stock Broker

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Stock Broker: Stock brokers act on behalf of their individual or institutional clients in order to buy and sell stocks and other securities. They are in close contact with their clients and ensure that what they buy or sell through the stock exchange market is according to their clients' wishes. Stock brokers undertake analyst research to make recommendations to their clients and expand their client base through various methods.

Essential Skills

  • Review Investment Portfolios
  • Handle Financial Transactions
  • Protect Client Interests
  • Financial Products
  • Trade Securities
  • Actuarial Science
  • Modern Portfolio Theory
  • Stock Market
  • Analyse Market Financial Trends
  • Securities
  • Economics
  • Apply Technical Communication Skills
  • Financial Markets
  • Advise On Financial Matters
  • Assess Risks Of Clients' Assets
  • Analyse Financial Risk
  • Forecast Economic Trends


Optional Skills

  • Statistics
  • Accounting
  • Examine Credit Ratings
  • Create A Financial Report
  • Obtain Financial Information
  • Tax Legislation
  • Build Business Relationships
  • Provide Support In Financial Calculation
  • Provide Financial Product Information
  • Perform Stock Valuation
  • Operate Financial Instruments
  • Communicate With Customers
  • Banking Activities
  • Manage Financial Risk
  • Maintain Records Of Financial Transactions
  • Trace Financial Transactions
  • Financial Jurisdiction
  • Communicate With Banking Professionals
  • Holding Company Activities


Alternative Names

  • Stockbrokers
  • Stocks And Shares Broker
  • Stockbroking Dealers
  • Stockbroking Dealer
  • Securities Brokers
  • Institutional Stock Brokers
  • Stockbroker
  • Institutional Stock Broker
  • Stocks And Shares Brokers


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