stock broker

Description

Stock brokers act on behalf of their individual or institutional clients in order to buy and sell stocks and other securities. They are in close contact with their clients and ensure that what they buy or sell through the stock exchange market is according to their clients' wishes. Stock brokers undertake analyst research to make recommendations to their clients and expand their client base through various methods.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

modern portfolio theory financial products asset management financial markets economics actuarial science stock market securities

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

holding company activities tax legislation fundamental analysis accounting statistics financial jurisdiction banking activities

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

protect client interests analyse financial risk handle financial transactions apply technical communication skills analyse market financial trends advise on financial matters trade securities review investment portfolios assess risks of clients' assets forecast economic trends

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform stock valuation create a financial report provide support in financial calculation obtain financial information provide financial product information trace financial transactions communicate with banking professionals communicate with customers examine credit ratings operate financial instruments build business relationships maintain records of financial transactions manage financial risk