Stockbroker
52AI EXPOSURE TODAY52
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST90%
NOT A FORECAST90%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £38,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Stockbroker
Stockbrokers help people and organizations buy and sell shares in companies. They give advice about which shares to buy based on their knowledge of the financial markets, and they earn money from the deals they make.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI is doing more of the routine, the core still needs you
AI exposure is high here (52 on our index), but the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is not going away. Get fluent with the tools, and lean hard into the part of the job that structurally needs a person.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior StockbrokerAs a Junior Stockbroker, you will assist senior brokers in executing trades and managing client accounts. This entry-level position is crucial for gaining hands-on experience in the financial markets.£30,000 - £38,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level StockbrokerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility for managing client portfolios and developing investment strategies. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you navigate complex market conditions.£50,000 - £65,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior StockbrokerAs a Senior Stockbroker, you will lead client relationships and drive investment strategies. Your expertise will be essential in mentoring junior staff and making high-stakes decisions.£85,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.