Financial dealer
Conduct transactions in the financial market to grow your own portfolio and enjoy the profits.
Duties and tasks
- Ensure all transactions meet the legal requirements
- Interpret information provided by periodicals, reports, and viewing screens
- Make transactions in commodities and securities
- Monitor markets and stay up-to-date with trends
- Prepare documents such as reports and statements
Skills required
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Knowledge of Laws and Regulations
- Organisation
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Writing
Working conditions
Financial Dealers work indoors in an office setting. They work in a high-stress environment because of the high-value exchanges that take place, and the constant fluctuations of the market. Because of the nature of their work, they must take precautions against injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Financial dealers generally work full-time in a regular Monday through Friday work week.
Professional associations / Industry information
Australian Financial Markets Association
http://www.afma.com.au/
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
http://www.asic.gov.au/
Financial Planning Association of Australia Limited
http://www.fpa.asn.au/
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia
http://www.finsia.com/
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