Security Broker
Responsibility
Give advice to both the investor and the seller on various factors to make each party make an informed decision
Task
They carry out a thorough research on the performance of various securities in to determine the stability of the securities thereby advice their clients accordingly . The broker is also under obligation to familiarize him self with the provisions of the law regarding securities . A broker also gathers information from clients so as to able to understand better their needs . He also researches on policies from various insurance companies . He is also very significant in advising people who wish to make insurance claims . He also makes appropriate arrangements to ensure that clients get insurance covers a as well as renew or alter existing policies . Retrieved from ( HYPERLINK "http /www .princetonreview .com /cte /pros /dayInLife .asp ?careerID 150 http /www .princetonreview .com /cte /pros /dayInLife .asp ?careerI
Qualifications Required
Entry requirements in the insurance industry always vary between employers but most companies will require that the right candidate to have a minimum qualifications of GSCE in English and Mathematics . A degree holder is however at an added advantage as he has an opportunity to join a large brokerage firm 's graduate training scheme (Miles , 2004
Why I chose this profession as a potential career
Stock broking is a very potential career in that there are many jobs in this field . This is because investors will always need a stockbroker to guide them before they invest . In addition the stock brokers have to take various examinations before qualifying thus enhancing competency It is also important to note that stock brokers earn highly in their profession
This career fits with me because it gives an opportunity to work with one of the country 's most fascinating industry and at the same time I am able to invest wisely as I have the knowledge required . This career matches me because I have a background in security broking and I plan to even study more to be a potential stockbroker
Outline a plan to achieve the career
I already have some background in stock broking . I therefore only need to broaden my skills a little bit more in that field in to make a potential stock broker