buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

sell financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments.

manage communications or negotiations between corporate issuers of securities and clients regarding private equity investments. Underwrite the issuance of securities to provide capital for client growth. Negotiate and structure the terms of mergers or acquisitions.

analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.

obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients’ assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Investment Bankers help corporations and governments with financial planning. They help select stocks, bonds, and other investment products based on the needs of their clients.

Portfolio Managers manage the portfolios of investment funds. This may include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or money market funds.