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A new licensed brokerage in the City seek a qualified Stockbroker to handle client liasion and perform trades in all FTSE markets. This is primarily aimed at those with a client base as it is a commission only role, barring a weekly expenses payment also. We have 12 account openers but only 2...

It has nothing to do with the account handlers, they dont make the recommendations it is down to the company, as its their corporate team that go into the market and buy tons of high risk stock. Then give the brokers targets to keep their job, so they need to ring you to make money and keep...

I understand your ambitions, and it is good to aim high, but you really will not have the time, to study all of those and meet your 5 year goal, as Sun Tzu, the great military leader once said, concentrate on one ultimate goal rather than spreading yourself thinly across others. It is very true...

IF UK forget Series... come on hollywood That certainly is a wide ranging kettle of exams - they really own't make a huge difference to your abilities if you're trading already, its like a bodybuilder doing a fitness course... its not worth it, just nice to have some letters after your name...

I did all my research off old books, as long as you get the SII updates it doesnt matter just so long as its post 2001 and you have FSMA in! We are a new recruiter for Broker Roles, but looking to set up an online second hand study material shop; we therefore have plenty of study guides for...

Stockbrokers out there? Just an update; We have had a good response, but we are constantly recruiting for our clients, so please feel free to email or call us (mon - fri 10 till 6 : 0870 777 7894) or email at [email protected] We are a new firm and constantly creating new links with...

Hi there, I represent a number of City based financial institutions and am always looking for suitable candidates to forward to them. At present we have Broker's Assistant; Intern; and Junior Broker opportunities. You will need to hold some part of your FSA exams prior to working with any of...

The question regarding telecomms, has actually been posed wrong. If you wish to be a Stockbroker, it is highly advantageous if you come from a telephony background, eg: telesales. Why? If you need to ask this question, Im not sure your really familiar with what a Stockbroker does. They are...

know what you want It appears from your statement that you aren't totally aware of the differences in the day to day functions. I don't mean to appear rude, but Broker roles are basically glorified salesman selling white collar products that are generally poor stock with low liquidity, hence...

how so Overseas Junkie? In what way? To be fair a lot of firms dont want to pay to do your exams if they have to teach you sales patters also. I've found its give and take. At least where some of the smaller City houses are concerned D

Unit 1 BPP Regulations Hi all, I have Unit 1 Workbook, Mock Exams, Review Exercises pack from BPP, worth a £100, but will take £45 as thats what I paid for it. All in mint condition and includes recent upgrades for Money Laundering Regs. email me at [email protected] and we can sort any...

Got Derivatives Need Securities Hi there, A quick request, does anyone have their study materials for the securities certificate, I have my derivatives unit, but have been trying to find a way to keep costs down on the study material; what with student loans and overdrafts etc. Any help...

Spank Shop? Hoping you havent left yet, but heres the heads up: You say you have been trading equities, have you been doing that for a firm under contract? If you have been, then you would be unwise to ditch it. No company opens up in Spain to legitmately trade stock, they are ALL chop shops...