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Overview
Securities traders buy and sell stocks, bonds, shares and related securities, monitor market movements and keep transaction records and financial documents in order.
In job descriptions, look for financial markets, securities, stock-market monitoring, economic trend analysis, transaction handling, portfolio work, investment decisions and reporting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Securities traders work with live market information, orders, transactions and records. The role combines market judgement, customer or employer instructions, portfolio aims and disciplined documentation of each trade.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes financial markets, securities, stock-market monitoring, economic trend analysis, transaction handling, portfolio review, risk analysis and clear work-related reporting.
Salary context
Salary context depends on trading scope, product range, decision authority, risk exposure, client contact, reporting responsibility and whether the role executes orders or shapes trading strategy.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward portfolio management support, investment analysis, risk analysis, financial advisory work, dealing-room coordination or more specialized trading desks.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the securities traded, decision limits, reporting tools, customer contact, record-keeping duties and how trades are reviewed.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
41-3031.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
financial trader (3311.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4bc4170d-f4df-44e4-a3be-394242ae3017 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3311.3.4 |
| ISCO group | 3311 |
| Concept type | Occupation |