UK trader qualifications (CISI?)

[rgibb5]

Hi (first post and all that...),

I have been trading CFD's for a while and slowly getting to grips with things off the back of my masters whilst balancing a job I am starting to loath. I'm going to start applying for trainee/graduate trader positions soon and was wondering about what qualifications are looked for.

Is the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment the main professional body? I assume having one or two exams done off your own back would favourable as it shows you are highly determined to get into the industry.

Ta

 

[anley]

RGI

I doubt anyone would be impressed with that sort of qualification.

Trading is about making money, managing risk and that's not what will be taught by those people.

 

[rgibb5]

Don't you need to have some qualifications before you can advise/trade other peoples money?

I hope I might get some exemptions as I am fairly qualified in my current industry ... prob not though

 

[anley]

The FSA exam but the company you work for will put youy through it. Being a trader is one thing, talking to clients is another.