ISCO Unit Group 3324 Trade Brokers
Definition
Trade Brokers: Trade brokers buy and sell commodities and shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of their own company or for customers on a commission basis.
Tasks include -
(a) establishing contact between buyers and sellers of commodities;
(b) discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving advice accordingly;
(c) buying and selling cargo space on ships;
(d) negotiating purchase or sale of commodities and commodity futures;
(e) finding cargo and/or storage space for commodities and negotiating freight, shipping and storage charges;
(f) monitoring and analysing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Commodities broker
- Commodity futures dealer
- Shipping broker
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Finance broker- 3311
- Finance dealer- 3311
- Securities broker- 3311
- Securities dealer- 3311
- Insurance dealer- 3321
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C3324.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 3324.1 Commodity Broker |
| C3324.4 | ISCO Occupation Group 3324.4 Wholesale Merchant |
| C3324.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 3324.2 Commodity Trader |
| C3324.3 | ISCO Occupation Group 3324.3 Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier |
