MidGrowing growth
Trader
Buy and sell financial instruments for profit
$80,000 – $250,000/yrExecute trades in equities, bonds, commodities, or derivatives for banks, funds, or prop firms.
Highlights
Common tasks
Execute trades, manage positions, analyze market conditions, and manage risk limits.
Potential downsides
High stress, potential for large losses, and job instability after bad runs.
Skills
Financial literacyData analysisCritical thinkingResearch
Interests
Finance & investingBusiness & strategyTechnology
Industries
Finance
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativeIndependent
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