Financial Trader Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Financial Trader:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
  • Proven trading experience.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • The ability to work well under stress.
  • A solid understanding of financial markets.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Having IT skills.
  • Being self-disciplined.
  • Having math skills.
  • Being able to perform technical analysis.
  • Having good interpersonal skills.
  • Being reliable and trustworthy.
  • Having knowledge of trading practices and stock market terminology.
  • Being an effective communicator.
  • Having sales skills.
  • Being able to adapt to unexpected situations.
  • The ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Financial Trader skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Financial Trader roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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