Junior Stock Broker Career Advise

[danieljamesbrown]

Hi All,

I was hoping to get some advise about embarking on a career as a Stock Broker (i know this is technically a trading forum).

I am 21 and I have been working in Sales for a few years now and I want to be a
stock broker/broker in the Financial Markets. I have very good sales skills, i'm credible, very determined and more than prepared to work extremely hard to prove myself.
The problem I am having is deciding what type of Broking jobs to apply for. I don't have great numeracy skills but I can get by, from what I gather working for an execution only Broker could be a better choice? Or perhaps selling penny shares...

Could any one advise what type of Broking jobs could be most suitable for someone like me from a sales background?

Any thought would be much appreciated,

Thanks.

 

[pboyles]

Selling penny shares is just stealing from pensioners and other vulnerable people. Just thought I'd mention that. Maybe you're OK with that sort of thing.

 

[danieljamesbrown]

Hi Mr Blonde thanks for the advise.

Which areas would you suggest? I'd imagine I'd be better of selling stock to high networth individuals rather than working as a corporate broker?

 

[Dan101]

Numeracy skills are vital ,even for an execution only broker.
I worked in fx, but if a bank hits you on the bid for 14 mill,and at the same time a bank hits you on the offer for 6.7 mill, it's pretty mandatory that you can instantly work out which side you have to hit,and for how much..
If this is a struggle,there are other areas to pursue,which can still be lucrative. Good luck.

I could not be more interested in your thoughts on other areas that can still be lucrative. Any advice would be sincerely appreciated.