11103 - Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers

Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers are in high demand across Canada’s popular Stock Brokerage, Securities, and Investment departments. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. There will be many job opportunities available for Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers can range from $48,200 to $161,900 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Securities Agent, Investment Dealer and Broker Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in employment areas including investment companies, stock brokerage firms, stock and commodity exchanges, and other establishments in the securities industry. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers in Canada.

Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Bond dealer
• Broker
• Commodity broker
• Discount broker
• Floor trader - commodity exchange
• Foreign exchange trader
• Investment dealer
• Mutual fund broker
• Mutual fund sales representative
• Registered investment representative
• Registered representatives supervisor
• Securities agent
• Securities sales agent
• Securities trader
• Stockbroker

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Securities Agents and Investment Dealers

• Develop long-term relationships with their clients by preparing investment strategies to help them achieve their financial goals, offering advice and information on various investments to guide them in managing their portfolios.
• Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, and other material, and develop a network within the financial industry to gather relevant information and identify potential investments for clients.
• Carry out investment orders by buying and selling stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds, and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers, or companies such as banks, trust companies, and insurance firms.
• Monitor clients' investment portfolios and ensure that investment transactions are carried out according to industry regulations.

Brokers

• Buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers.
• Develop trading strategies by reviewing investment information and monitoring market conditions from the exchange floor and through contact with trading departments of other investment firms, pension fund managers, and investment company financial analysts.
• Make bids and offers to buy and sell securities and complete details of sales on exchange trade tickets.
• Prepare reviews of portfolios' positions.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business, or other discipline is usually required.
• A recognized financial designation may be required (CFA, CFP, CIM, or others).
• Securities sales representatives and brokers require completion of industry investment and sales training programs and completion of licensing courses such as the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course offered by the Canadian Securities Institute, or acceptable alternatives such as completion of one or more levels of the CFA Program, offered by CFA Institute.
• Specialized courses are also available for securities sales representatives and brokers who want to trade in specific investment products such as securities options and futures contracts.
• Licensure by the provincial securities commission in the province of employment or a recognized self-regulatory organization is required for securities agents, investment dealers, and brokers.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 11103

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, and Brokers are expected to total 6,700, while 5,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Broker jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 11103.