Stock market traders are in charge of contacting buyer¿s demands and seller¿s offers at a recruitment table of a stock agency.
To carry out their role, these professionals buy and sell assets generally linked to stocks and indices. When this transaction is not formalized in the present, but rather a commitment to buy or sell in the future, we would be talking about futures and options market assets.
Today, not all people trading on the market have large assets, there are also some people who have decided to invest their savings on the stock market and in all cases require expert advice.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Administració d'empreses i gestió de la innovació
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Economia i gestió
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Comptabilitat i finances

Complementary training

Master's degree in stock market and investments.
Master's degree in international taxation and taxation.
Master's degree in introduction to stock options.
Postgraduate degree in financial derivative products.

Other specific skills

Computer skills at advanced user level: Office, Open Office, Internet browsers and Outlook.
Knowledge on information systems of securities agencies: Reuters, Bloomberg, Infobolsa, etc.
Proficiency in the English language. The stock exchange operator can operate in European and American markets. Thus, depending on the companies you have assigned and the market in which they operate, you will need to be able to understand and communicate in English.

Some companies require basic experience within the financial sector; however, in many cases, specific training is offered to act on the stock exchange once the employment contract has been formalized. There is a lot of competition in the job of stockbroker and people who access it are more and more prepared. In this sense, any knowledge or additions to access the job are valued.

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Self-confidence: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Actuary

Auditor specialised in finance

Cost estimation expert

Treasury manager

Risk Analyst

• Work hours

  Intensive morning, afternoon or night-time work schedule depending on the market in which one operates (European, American or Asian).

• Salary

  Stock exchange operators' salary is commission-based, especially for those with no previous experience. It is calculated according to the size of their client portfolio and the percentage of profits they have made. Normally, the basic salary is low and ranges from around 6000 to 10,000 euros per annum gross; however, commission made on profits can reach up to 100,000 euros per annum gross.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  The fulfilment of stock trader duties requires access to a computer, an Internet connection and a mobile phone/diary.

• Initial investments