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Stockbroker

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This is an ideal career for analytical thinkers. A stockbroker is a professional who deals in financial market transactions, buying and selling stocks, bonds, and other securities for clients. Exchanges on the stock market must go through a stockbroker, since not just anyone can make a transaction. Your clients will be institutional, corporate, or private investors.

Salary p/a
40k - 180k + bonus

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Growing

Travel
Low

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
50-60

Pros

Mentally active occupation
Job satisfaction
Opportunity to make big money

Cons

Experience important for employment
High stress work environment
Pressure to make money for clients

The Bottom Line

Stockbrokers are interested in business, finance and even mathematics. It’s an office job, with frequent times of stress in the open dealing rooms. You will need mental endurance, sound judgment and confidence. The stock market can be fascinating and challenging, so if the pressure doesn’t put you off, then this respected occupation might be for you.

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