Futures Trader – ANZSCO 222212

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Description

Buys and sells commodity futures on behalf of clients. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

VETASSESS

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 2222 Financial Dealers

Description

conduct financial market transactions on behalf of clients.

Tasks

  • obtaining information on securities, market conditions, government regulations and financial circumstances of clients
  • interpreting data from securities reports, financial periodicals and stock-quotation viewer screens
  • analysing financial markets and financial market products
  • providing information and offering advice on financial market matters, market conditions and the history and prospects of corporations
  • executing buy and sell orders in the market place on behalf of clients
  • relaying trade information to clients such as the number of contracts bought and sold and the price
  • monitoring futures prices and market changes, and bidding for commodity futures contracts
  • recording and transmitting buy and sell orders
  • calculating and recording costs of transactions

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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