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Additionally, professional certifications such as the International Introduction to Securities and Investments (IISI) may be required by employers.
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Securities and Finance Dealers/Brokers are expected to have:
• The ability to analyse markets, establish trends and predict market conditions
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest global and national economic and market developments
• The ability to clearly and coherently explain financial information to clients or
management
• The ability to assess clients’ needs and risk
taking abilities
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Networking skills and the ability to build and
maintain professional relationships with
clients
• The ability to keep client confidentiality
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in English
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and
adhere to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A client-oriented approach
• A focused mindset
• A goal-oriented approach
• A high level of drive and ambition
• Accuracy
• An ability to see the bigger picture
• Assertiveness
• Attention to detail
• Confidence
• Critical thinking skills
• Flexibility
• Inquisitiveness
• Tact
• Trustworthiness
Related career opportunities
• Commodities Broker
• Financial and Investment Advisor
• Investments Manager
• Trade Broker
• Trade Settlement Officer
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