Investment Broker

Securities agents and investment dealers, brokers and/or agents buy and sell stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers, banks, trust companies, insurance firms and other establishments. Brokers buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers.

They are mostly employed by investment companies, stock brokerage firms, stock and commodity exchanges and other establishments in the securities industry. There is also a significant portion of candidates who work as independent and/or contract workers, with varying skill level , knowledge and industry exposure (portfolio management scope and amount for instance handled).

Securities agents and investment brokers/dealers, can easily perform some, any or all of the following duties:

• Develop long-term relationships with their clients by preparing investment strategies to help them achieve their financial goals, offering advice and information on various investments to guide them in managing their portfolios
• Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications and other material, and develop a network within the financial industry to gather relevant information and identify potential investments for clients
• Carry out investment orders by buying and selling stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers or companies such as banks, trust companies and insurance firms
• Monitor clients' investment portfolios and ensure that investment transactions are carried out according to industry regulations.
• Brokers perform some or all of the following duties:
• Buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers
• Develop trading strategies by reviewing investment information and monitoring market conditions from the exchange floor and through contact with trading departments of other investment firms, pension fund managers and financial analysts
• Make bids and offers to buy and sell securities and complete details of sales on exchange trade tickets
• Prepare reviews of portfolios' positions.

Like many other job-sectors in the financial category, this occupation will benefit from an increase in investing by individuals and competition remain fierce on all levels, including entry into the profession.

A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business or other discipline is usually required.

Securities sales representatives and brokers require completion of industry investment and sales training programs and completion of the recognized Securities course and the Registered Representative Manual Exam offered by the Securities Institute typically. Specialized courses are also available for securities sales representatives and brokers who want to trade in specific investment products such as securities options and futures contracts.

Licensure by the provincial securities commission in the province of employment is required for securities agents, investment dealers and brokers. Progression to related management positions is possible with experience.

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