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Brokerage Clerk

Operational-level

Also known as: Account Administrator, Broker Assistant, Brokerage Agent, Brokerage Analyst

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
Securities OperationsBrokerage ServicesInvestment SupportFinancial TransactionsFinanceBusinessFinancial ServicesCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-7.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

36,900

in 2025 → 34,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate many routine tasks for brokerage clerks, such as data entry, transaction processing, and basic compliance checks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. This shift will likely reduce the demand for purely clerical functions, pushing existing roles towards more oversight, problem-solving, and complex client interactions requiring human judgment. Clerks may need to upskill to adapt to these evolving responsibilities.