Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
SOC Code: 41-3031
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agentss make bids or offers to buy or sell securities. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 82.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Monitoring, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 82.1 — Very High
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Median Salary
$78,140
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Job Growth
3.3%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Monitoring
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Persuasion
Common Tasks
- ✓Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
- ✓Monitor markets or positions.
- ✓Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
- ✓Keep accurate records of transactions.
- ✓Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation