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The main role of a stock exchange operator is to establish contact between buyer and supplier bids at the trading desk of a securities firm. 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 market. As part of their role, stock exchange operators perform tasks similar to the ones carried out by futures and options market experts: buying and selling assets generally related to the same stocks and index with which futures and options traders work. However, the investment strategies of these two professional profiles are associated with operations with differentiated characteristics. As such, stock operators buy or sell assets in the present, while futures and options traders acquire a commitment or option to buy or sell an asset in the future.

• Analyse the stock market through information available the work station (real-time transaction screens) and, on the basis of how this data changes, buy or sell certain stocks.
• Contrast the data they view simultaneously on several screens, in order to make decisions about what to buy and sell.
• Buy and sell stocks with the aim of making a profit through price variations (daily stock transactions) on American and European markets (Nasdaq, Nyse, Cme, Lse, Tsx, Euronext and FTSE).
• Be proficient with the work station and know how to make use of functions at the right time in order to make an investment, in other words, to place limit orders, instant orders, all or none orders, etc.
• Keep up-to-date with daily movement on the stock market (a facility for the exchange or trading of stocks or shares) and analyse this movement in order to develop indicators that help them to make gains on their daily investment transactions.
  

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

Other specific skills

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

Conceptual thought: Level 2

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.

Futures and options market expert

Auditor specialised in finance

Actuary

Risk Analyst

M&A 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.

• 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

  It is necessary to have access to the material resources described, which entails an approximate investment off 18,000 Euros. It is also necessary to be familiar with the sector and have access to up-to-date and reliable information.