1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 3 Associate Professionals >> 32 Business and Administration Associate Professionals >> 321 Finance Associate Professionals >> 3212 Financial Dealers and Brokers >> 3212-11 Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11	Stockbroking Dealer
	Stockbroker

Buys and sells stocks and bonds on behalf of clients.

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
interprets data from securities reports, financial periodicals and stock-quotation viewer screens
gives information and offers advice regarding stocks, bonds, 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:
Trading Floor Operator (Stock Exchange)
Securities Dealer