We surveyed 270 securities and commodities brokers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical securities and commodities broker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a securities and commodities broker?
Low
High
Working as a securities and commodities broker typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a securities and commodities broker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a securities and commodities broker typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a securities and commodities broker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a securities and commodities broker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for securities and commodities brokers.
Do securities and commodities brokers work full-time or part-time?
95% of securities and commodities brokers work in full-time roles while 5% work part-time.
Is being a securities and commodities broker stressful?
Low
High
Securities and commodities brokers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a securities and commodities broker?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a securities and commodities broker.
How competitive is the workplace for securities and commodities brokers?
Low
High
Securities and commodities brokers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a securities and commodities broker require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for securities and commodities brokers.
Do securities and commodities brokers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally securities and commodities brokers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a securities and commodities broker physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a securities and commodities brokers is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are securities and commodities brokers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Securities and commodities brokers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a securities and commodities broker require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a securities and commodities broker.
Does being a good securities and commodities broker require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a securities and commodities broker.