Financial Trader
financial traders buy and sell shares, bonds and assets for individuals, investors and banks. They make prices and execute trades, seeking to maximise assets or minimise financial risk. there are three types of traders: registered traders, flow (market) and sales.traders may specialise in one of the following areas:
•Fixed-interest bonds - loans issued by a government or company, which pay interest.
•Gilts - government links issued to raise public funds.
•Shares - also known as stocks or securities - from companies listed on the Stock Exchange or fund components.
•Futures and options - also known as products - involves buying and selling merchandises, securities and products in secondary markets in order to make a profit through pricing differences.
•Foreign exchange (FX) markets - includes risking on whether the price of a currency will rise or fall in order to make a profit through pricing differences.
qualifictions needed
Even though this area of work is open to all graduates, a degree in the following subjects may increase your chances: economics, accountancy, politics, maths, business, science, finance.
Entry standards are high, usually requiring a minimum 2:1 degree.
sallary
Range of typical starting salaries: £30,000-£45,000, plus a small signing-on bonus. Range of typical salaries for experienced traders: £45,000-£150,000. Typical salary for an associate with experience selling credits is £140,000 in a top tier bank or £230,000 if they work in more profitable results.