Finance jobs staying weak
It was interesting reading an article by Chris Zappone in the Age today (November 14, 2012). Chris’s article reflects previous observations by Kaizen Recruitment relating to the lack of demand for operational positions within the Financial Services market in Melbourne. While there has been some growth in contracting opportunities, the market remains very flat for.. read more →
The Good Client Advisor
Good Private Client Advisors are valuable; they just need to remember this! A recent article in Investor Daily has echoed many of the conversations I have had with Stockbrokers / Client Advisors and their management over the past 6 months. The article was perhaps a little too bearish but there is certainly truth in the.. read more →
Career Case Study – Desk Assistant
What are the key Qualifications? RG146 mandatory, ADA1 highly regarded, previous experience in stockbroking environment preferred, working knowledge of a stockbroking system and IRESS. What are the key skills ? A strong client service ethic, a flexible and adaptable nature with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timeframes, self-motivated and can work.. read more →
Is a Dealers or Desk Assistant (DA) always a path to becoming a Private Client Advisor?
Over the years I have found that many candidates who want to be a Private Client Advisor or Stockbroker start out with a “foot in the door role” this could be in back office operations and administration or even better a front office assistant role commonly known as a DA (Dealers or Desk Assistant) The.. read more →
Looking to build a career in Stockbroking? Read this first
This is undoubtedly a high profile industry offering ‘prestigious’ and varied career options to people with a wide ranging skill set. In recent times there intense competition has developed for a decreasing number of places within the stockbroking industry. A very basic high level view is that analytical and numerical skills are very important for the back.. read more →