Securities Clerk (Bank)
しょうけんがかりじむいん（ぎんこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales-Related Occupations
Summary
This occupation handles sales and clerical processing of financial products such as stocks, bonds, and investment trusts at bank counters, and is responsible for customer service and accurate transaction execution.
Description
Securities clerks (banks) guide customers on financial products such as stocks, bonds, and investment trusts at bank branch counters and accept purchase and sale orders. They input order details into dedicated systems and accurately perform clerical tasks such as settlement, form creation, and account management. They also handle product explanations, risk disclosures, creation and storage of contract documents, and relationship building with customers through follow-up support. Compliance with laws and internal regulations, understanding thereof, and regular updates to product knowledge are required.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates, aging population, and rising asset management needs, demand for investment product proposals to customers remains stable to a certain degree. With advancing digitalization, online services are increasing, necessitating differentiation from face-to-face services and advanced advisory capabilities.
Personality Traits
Customer-oriented / Excellent communication skills / Polite and precise / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex System / Shift / Store Face-to-Face / Team Work / Transfer Possible
Career Path
Securities Clerk (Bank) → Senior Securities Clerk → Securities Sales Staff → Financial Product Advisor → Branch Sales Manager
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills / Financial Product Knowledge / Office Software / Securities Trading System Operation
Recommended Skills
Cross-Selling Sales / English (Reading/Writing) / Investment Analysis / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Transaction accuracy and legal compliance do not tolerate even minor errors. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to explain the features of financial products to customers in an easy-to-understand manner. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is essential as product mechanisms and regulations change frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since tasks follow manuals, creative thinking is minimal. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical strain. |
Related Qualifications
- Banking Operations Certification Exam Securities Representative
- Certified Financial Planner (Grade 2 or higher)
- Japan Securities Dealers Association Securities Representative Qualification (Type 1/2)
Aliases
- Securities Clerk
- Securities Counter Staff
- Securities Sales Clerk
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- Bank Counter Clerk
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- Investment Trust Counter Staff
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