Brokerage Clerks
Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
Common Job Titles
- Registered Sales Assistant
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Trader
- Trading Assistant
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeEvaluate securities transactions for compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls using transaction processing software and financial databases in brokerage operations.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with securities processing protocols when resolving transaction discrepancies and client inquiries.Proficient
- KnowledgeOrganize daily securities transactions, holdings, and dividend distribution records using CRM software and database systems to maintain accurate audit trails.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret stock purchase and sale orders for accurate execution and documentation communicating with brokers and clients across multiple communication platforms.Proficient
- KnowledgeCompute transfer taxes, equity positions, and dividend distributions using spreadsheet software and accounting principles under time-sensitive trading conditions.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze stock price fluctuations and market trends using Bloomberg Professional and online trading platforms to support decision-making.Developing
- KnowledgeClassify securities transactions and holdings documentation according to regulatory and organizational record-keeping requirements.Developing
- MindsetEngage with clients and external stakeholders to facilitate securities transactions maintaining professionalism and service orientation in high-volume brokerage environments.Developing
- KnowledgeApply securities law and government regulations to daily transaction processing independently in brokerage operations to ensure legal compliance.Developing
- MindsetParticipate in interdisciplinary brokerage teams to coordinate securities acceptance and delivery maintaining collaborative relationships with traders, compliance officers, and support staff.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Brokerage Clerks (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
40,090
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $47,730. 25th percentile: U.S. $53,880. 50th percentile: U.S. $62,940. 75th percentile: U.S. $77,400. 90th percentile: U.S. $91,650. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $47,730 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $91,650 |
| Workers on average earn | $67,680 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
- Computers and Electronics3.3/5
- Economics and Accounting3.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Account management software
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Bloomberg Professional
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- HEAT Software GoldMine
- Instant messaging software
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro
- Online trading software
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers