About This Career Path
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
A Day In The Life
Financial Services Industry
Salary Breakdown
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Average
$63,870
ANNUAL
$30.71
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,790
ANNUAL
$18.17
HOURLY
Mid Level
$49,420
ANNUAL
$23.76
HOURLY
Expert Level
$101,750
ANNUAL
$48.92
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
13,050
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Agent
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Advisor
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Director
Supporting Certifications
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
Degree Recommendations
Gateway Community College (MCCCD)
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
University of Phoenix
University of Arizona
Arizona State University
Top Expected Tasks
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
01
Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
02
Monitor markets or positions.
03
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
04
Keep accurate records of transactions.
05
Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
06
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
07
Report all positions or trading results.
08
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
09
Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
10
Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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