Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers

(NOC 1113)
+36.6%
 

Requirement

In general, you must have a university degree or college diploma in economics, business or other related discipline. You may be able to substitute investment, sales or other related industry experience for a post-secondary education.

To be a securities sales representative or trader, you need to complete industry investment/sales training programs as well as the Canadian Securities Course and the Registered Representative Manual Exam offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. If you wish to specialize in specific products, you can take specialized courses.

To be a securities agent, investment dealer or trader, you must obtain a licence issued by the securities commission in the province/territory where you'll work.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and about 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Diploma
Associate
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Degree Modifier

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Useful Experience/Skills

Knowledge of the global economy
Decision-making under pressure
Internet research

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Math
Business
Computer-related courses
English

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Economics (BEcon) Bachelor; Honours
Economics (BEcon) Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Québec, CA

Related Program(s):
Economics (BComm) Bachelor
Economics (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Mathematics and Economics (BSc with Specialization) Bachelor
Mathematics and Economics Bachelor; Honours
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Huron University College
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Economics (Major) Bachelor
Economics (Specialization) Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on August 29, 2024