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.
SOC: 43-4011.00
Common Job Titles
Registered Sales AssistantSales AssistantSales TraderTrading 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
| 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 AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQL
Technology Skills
Account management softwareAdobe DreamweaverBloomberg ProfessionalCustomer relationship management CRM softwareHEAT Software GoldMineInstant messaging softwareMicrosoft Visual FoxProOnline trading software
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsDesktop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers