Financial Markets Broker/Dealer's Assistant

Finance Brokers operate as independent agents in the course of financial negotiations and arrange loans of money on behalf of clients.

Employment Pathway

A formal qualification in commerce, finance, economics or actuarial studies is usually needed to work as a Finance Broker. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

Registration or licencing may be required.

Top Skills Required

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one