Financial Intermediary
きんゆうなかだちにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
A profession that acts as an intermediary in the buying and selling of financial products, relaying customer orders to securities exchanges and the like.
Description
Financial intermediaries receive buy/sell orders for financial products such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives from customers and relay them between markets or securities firms. In addition to executing trade orders, they provide information and advice on market trends and features of financial products to support customers' investment decisions. Compliance with trading regulations and procedures is required, along with quick judgment and accurate procedures.
Future Outlook
With the spread of electronic trading and AI trading, traditional intermediation tasks will become more efficient, while the importance of specialized advice and value-added services is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / High attention to detail / Strong negotiation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Intermediary → Intermediary → Senior Intermediary → Intermediary Team Leader → Manager
Required Skills
Compliance / Financial Market Knowledge / Financial Product Knowledge / Order Execution System Operation
Recommended Skills
CRM Systems / Data Analysis / Financial Information Tool Operation / Foreign Languages
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because analysis of market trends and financial products is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in trade procedures is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because building trust and negotiating with customers and trading partners is important. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical judgments such as price and risk calculations are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to respond calmly to a large volume of trades in a short time. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because intermediation tasks are the main focus rather than new product development. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work, physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- Type 1 Securities Representative
- Type 2 Securities Representative
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- Financial Consultant
- Securities Analyst
- Securities Broker