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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

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.

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30 tasks22 core, 4 supplemental, 4 not rated
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SalesOne of its 23 occupations
Code
41-3031.00SOC 2018: 41-3031

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22 core tasks, 4 supplemental and 4 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental

  1. Task 1. Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.Core taskTask 23192Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Monitor markets or positions.Core taskTask 23193Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.Core taskTask 23194Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Keep accurate records of transactions.Core taskTask 23195Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.Core taskTask 23196Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.Core taskTask 23197Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Report all positions or trading results.Core taskTask 23198Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.Core taskTask 23199Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.Core taskTask 23200Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.Core taskTask 23203Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.Core taskTask 23204Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.Core taskTask 23205Rated by 80 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.Core taskTask 23207Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.Core taskTask 23201Rated by 45 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.Core taskTask 23208Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.Core taskTask 23209Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.Core taskTask 23210Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.Core taskTask 23206Rated by 45 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.Core taskTask 23212Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Calculate costs for billings or commissions.Core taskTask 23213Rated by 80 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.Core taskTask 23214Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.Core taskTask 23215Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.Supplemental taskTask 23216Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.Supplemental taskTask 23217Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Evaluate costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability.Supplemental taskTask 23211Rated by 45 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Sell services or equipment, such as trusts, investments, or check processing services.Supplemental taskTask 23202Rated by 45 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Negotiate prices or contracts for securities or commodities sales or purchases.Not ratedTask 23218Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all companies in a particular market.Not ratedTask 23219Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Price securities or commodities based on market conditions.Not ratedTask 23220Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  30. Task 30. Purchase or sell financial derivatives for customers.Not ratedTask 23221Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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  2. Classification
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