How do you become a stockbroker in the UK?
Stockbrokers are individuals or firms licensed to trade on behalf of a client on an organized stock exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. The job is known for its high pay and social status and so is very competitive. Becoming a stockbroker requires certain qualifications and skills. All brokers in the UK are required by the Financial Services Authority (the UK equivalent of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) to pass exams for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment Certificate in Securities. While still at school, learn maths and economics. These two subjects are indispensable to a stockbroker, who has to calculate stock prices fast and understand the meaning of different economic and financial news. If you can afford it, enroll in a private school such as Eton. Private schools are considered a stepping stone to a career in the City. Go to a major British university (Cambridge or Oxford) and preferably get an advanced degree in Finance and Economics. Try
