Securities clerk
しょうけんがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales and Marketing Clerical Occupations
Summary
Clerical position in the back office of a securities company, responsible for handling customer trade order reception and entry, account management, settlement processing, etc.
Description
Securities clerks work in the operations department of securities companies, handling customer trade orders by receiving them, entering them into systems, performing settlement processing after execution, managing deposits and withdrawals, updating account information, creating and checking various documents, etc. This includes customer verification based on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, internal audit correspondence, and collaboration with trading departments, requiring high accuracy utilizing knowledge of markets and products.
Future Outlook
With advances in digitalization and systemization, operations tasks are becoming more efficient, but human resources to ensure high accuracy are still needed. There is a trend toward requiring more advanced business skills due to FinTech adoption.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Emphasizes accuracy / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time employee / Office work / Overtime possible / Shift work
Career Path
Securities clerk → Market operations operator → Back office leader → Compliance staff → Senior analyst
Required Skills
Account management system operation / Excel (Advanced) / Financial product knowledge / Securities settlement processing / Trade order entry
Recommended Skills
Customer service skills / English document reading / Excel (Advanced) / Knowledge of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in trade orders and settlement processing are not tolerated. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Requires accurate handling of numerical data. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress due to market fluctuations and demands for processing speed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, where accuracy is valued more than creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification
- Securities Representative Type 1
- Securities Representative Type 2
Aliases
- Securities clerk
- Securities operator
Related Jobs
- Bank teller
- Insurance clerk
- Securities sales
- Stock trader