Stock market dealers and traders buy and sell shares, bonds and other assets on behalf of investors. They may trade in different products, including:

• shares in companies listed on the Stock Exchange
• fixed-interest bonds
• futures and options
• foreign currencies
• gilts.

A trader's working day is likely to include:

The role

Investment Analysts research financial markets and companies, producing reports and providing information on their findings to stockbrokers, stock market traders and fund managers in order to help them make informed decisions in their work.

Candidates follow political and economic developments, read the financial press, look into companies’ performances and their accounts, analyse all the information and provide reports and recommendations accordingly.

The role

Stockbrokers manage investments for their individual or business clients, securing the best returns for them by buying and selling stocks, shares and other financial products.

How to become a stockbroker

It is possible to become a trainee stockbroker, after gaining experience

as an investment administrator or investment analyst, but most

employers  expect aspiring stockbrokers to have a good degree (a 2.1

or above), ideally in economics, business, finance or accountancy.

Broadly speaking, banking is the business of dealing with money. This could mean keeping it for savings and debit accounts, or it could relate to the issue of loans or credit.

There are many employers and careers within banking, however it is possible to break it down into three broad areas: retail, investment and private.

Retail banking is the sector covered by high street banks, who look after individuals and small companies in their financial requirements.