Sales / Business Development

Banking Brokerage

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Overview

Banking brokers facilitate trading activities and manage client relationships in stock exchanges and international markets. They process trading orders, provide market research and investment strategies, and ensure smooth execution of transactions. In addition to their advisory roles, they monitor financial trends and make recommendations based on clients’ financial goals.

These roles require strong client communication skills, analytical abilities, and deep market knowledge. Professionals must excel at building relationships, analyzing market trends, and delivering timely information to help clients make informed investment decisions. Banking brokers typically need a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field and may pursue certifications such as a Series 7 or Series 63 license, depending on their specific area of expertise.

Common tasks 

    TaskRelated trait(s)
    Developing and implementing sales strategies to expand the client base and ensure growth Efficiency and precision
    Performing analysis to understand the market Analytical competency
    Building and maintaining relationships with customers; understanding their needs and ensuring a high level of customer service Understanding customers
    Forecasting: Creating sales forecasts in order to assist in decision making and strategy setting. Analytical competency
    Predicting and interpreting risks Analytical competency
    Managing others Inclusivity in leadership

    Soft skills measured by TraitForward

    TraitNo of QuestionsCronbach’s  alpha (α)
    Efficient Multitasking50.71
    Can they manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high productivity?
    Efficiency and precision70.73
    Can they consistently complete tasks with accuracy and attention to detail?
    Achievement striving60.74
    Are they motivated to make their work stand out?
    Calmness under pressure40.74
    Can they remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations?
    Business acumen90.72
    Can they make thoughtful and informed decisions that benefit the organization?
    Effective listening80.71
    Can they genuinely engage with others and understand diverse perspectives?
    Persuasive communication110.84
    Can they captivate and influence others with their communication?
    Innovative Problem Solving70.76
    Can they generate innovative solutions and think outside the box?
    Normative and Legal Compliance90.74
    Do they demonstrate reliability and respect for established procedures?
    Understanding customers80.76
    Can they anticipate customer needs and tailor solutions accordingly?
    Collaborative Spirit60.75
    Can they prioritize the needs of the team and support others effectively?
    Integrity110.79
    Do they consistently demonstrate integrity in all professional situations?
    Influential leadership60.86
    Can they inspire and guide teams with confidence and fairness?
    Inclusivity in leadership120.76
    Do they operate according to the principles of fairness and equality?
    Learning agility90.76
    Are they driven to explore new ideas and seek deeper understanding in order to solve complex problems?
    Analytical competency80.73
    Can they analyze data to uncover insights and improve performance?
    Written comprehension70.79
    Can they understand and process complex written information effectively?
    Analytical Ingenuity80.74
    Can they generate innovative solutions and think outside the box?
    *Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) determines the extent to which the questions consistently measure each trait and it is expressed as a number ranging between 0 and 1 . Higher values indicate higher agreement between questions.  A value of α equal to greater than .7 indicates acceptable reliability or internal consistency.  For more information on the psychometric properties of the solution, please click here.

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