Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 6,214 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate nearly every task in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor markets or positions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Keep accurate records of transactions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Economics and Accounting
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
New skills to build
- Therapy and Counseling
Financial Managers
Somewhat similar work+32% pay8,296 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 32% more—$223,566 vs your $169,877 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Economics and Accounting
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
New skills to build
- Administration and Management