[Core] [56% incumbents] Document security transactions, such as purchases, sales, conversions, redemptions, or payments, using computers, accounting ledgers, or certificate records.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Core] [56% incumbents] File, type, or operate standard office machines.
  DWAs: File documents or records.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Perform clerical tasks, such as answering phones or distributing mail.
  DWAs: Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | Distribute incoming mail.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Prepare forms, such as receipts, withdrawal orders, transmittal papers, or transfer confirmations, based on transaction requests from stockholders.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Schedule and coordinate transfer and delivery of security certificates between companies, departments, and customers.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities. | Coordinate operational activities.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Monitor daily stock prices and compute fluctuations to determine the need for additional collateral to secure loans.
  DWAs: Monitor financial information.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Verify ownership and transaction information and dividend distribution instructions to ensure conformance with governmental regulations, using stock records and reports.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Compute total holdings, dividends, interest, transfer taxes, brokerage fees, or commissions and allocate appropriate payments to customers.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Prepare reports summarizing daily transactions and earnings for individual customer accounts.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Correspond with customers and confer with coworkers to answer inquiries, discuss market fluctuations, or resolve account problems.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Respond to customer problems or complaints.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.09 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.82 lvl:4.61) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.52 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.32 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.20 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:3.07 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.83 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:2.66 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.41 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Education and Training (imp:2.23 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Foreign Language (imp:2.18) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:2.16 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.08 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.07 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:1.98 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Psychology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:1.56 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.53) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.30 lvl:4.39) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.09 lvl:3.94) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.99 lvl:3.78) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.78 lvl:4.82) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.71 lvl:3.74) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.55 lvl:3.25) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.45 lvl:3.70) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.38 lvl:3.48) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.33 lvl:3.43) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.30 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.20 lvl:3.10) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.08 lvl:2.90) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:2.59) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.76 lvl:3.04) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.70 lvl:2.43) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.65) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.27) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.37 lvl:2.07) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.24 lvl:1.93) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.23 lvl:1.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.19 lvl:2.28) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.17 lvl:1.53) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.12 lvl:2.13) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.07 lvl:1.97) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.05 lvl:1.85) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.05 lvl:1.63) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.99 lvl:1.82) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.94 lvl:1.20) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.69 lvl:1.40) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.68 lvl:0.76) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.64) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.55 lvl:0.57) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.41) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.30 lvl:0.42) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.13) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.05) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.02) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.01) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.01) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.43) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:1.18) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.88) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:0.84) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.72) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.59) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:0.48) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Initiative (imp:0.43) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 35,940
  annual_median    : $65,750
  annual_pct10     : $50,260
  annual_pct25     : $58,620
  annual_pct75     : $79,800
  annual_pct90     : $102,010
  annual_mean      : $72,850
  hourly_median    : $31.61

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($95,450)
  lowest_state     : Montana ($48,360)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.974x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   31,290  median: $  66,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,430  median: $  62,930
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      910  median: $  50,450
  Educational Services                     emp:      710  median: $  51,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      460  median: $  46,440
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      420  median: $  60,860
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       90  median: $  72,180

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   31,290  median: $  66,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,430  median: $  62,930
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      910  median: $  50,450
  Educational Services                     emp:      710  median: $  51,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      460  median: $  46,440
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      420  median: $  60,860
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       90  median: $  72,180

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Customs broker (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_broker
  QID: Q218548
  Extract: Custom brokers or Customs House Brokerages are working positions that may be employed by or affiliated with freight forwarders, independent businesses, or shipping lines, importers, exporters, trade authorities, and customs brokerage firms.

  Title: Peter Linehan (similarity: 0.2069)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Linehan
  QID: Q18668327
  Extract: 
Peter Anthony Linehan, FBA was a British historian of medieval Spain.

  Title: Interactive Brokers (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_Brokers
  QID: Q20011294
  Extract: Interactive Brokers, Inc. is an American multinational brokerage firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. It operates the largest electronic trading platform in the United States by number of daily average revenue trades. In 2024, the platform processed an average of 2.6 million trades per trad

  Title: Paul Martin (illustrator) (similarity: 0.1951)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Martin_(illustrator)
  QID: Q7152236
  Extract: Paul Martin was an American commercial artist and illustrator. He designed the world's largest sign in 1917. It towered over Times Square until 1924. He drew a poster supporting the war effort in 1918. His artwork appeared on twenty covers of Collier's between 1923 and 1927. Martin won Parents' Maga

  Title: Bert Moorhouse (similarity: 0.2667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Moorhouse
  QID: Q18645982
  Extract: Bert Herbert Green Moorhouse was an American character actor whose career began at the very tail end of the silent era, and lasted through the mid-1950s.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and industry employment statistics. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, though automation outlook requires careful consideration given the administrative nature of many tasks.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:17:37.260685+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,540
tokens_output        : 4,179
cost_usd             : $0.046018
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Brokerage Clerks. The closest semantic match was 'Customs broker' with 0.400 similarity, which refers to a different type of brokerage role in international trade rather than securities.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Brokerage Clerks perform essential administrative and operational functions in securities trading environments, handling the documentation, verification, and processing of stock transactions. They serve as critical support staff who ensure accurate record-keeping for purchases, sales, and transfers of securities while maintaining compliance with financial regulations. These professionals bridge the gap between financial advisors, clients, and back-office operations in investment firms and brokerage houses.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves documenting security transactions using specialized computer systems and preparing various forms such as receipts, withdrawal orders, and transfer confirmations. They monitor daily stock price fluctuations and compute necessary calculations for collateral requirements, dividends, and brokerage fees. Much time is spent verifying ownership and transaction information to ensure regulatory compliance, while also coordinating the transfer and delivery of security certificates between companies and customers. Communication is constant, as they correspond with customers to answer inquiries about market fluctuations and resolve account discrepancies through phone calls and written correspondence.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role typically have strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for these work styles. They possess excellent oral and written communication skills, being comfortable with both customer service interactions and precise documentation tasks. The combination of conventional and enterprising RIASEC preferences suggests those who thrive enjoy structured, rule-based work environments while also engaging with people and business operations. Mathematical aptitude and comfort with financial concepts are essential, along with the ability to work accurately under time pressure in fast-paced trading environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a bachelor's degree (38.2% of workers) or high school diploma with additional training (29.1%), reflecting the Job Zone 3 classification requiring medium preparation. Many employers provide on-the-job training in securities regulations, trading systems, and company-specific procedures. Some college coursework (19.9% of workers) in business, finance, or accounting can be valuable, though extensive formal financial education is not always required for entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Brokerage Clerks often advance to positions such as Securities Sales Agents, Customer Service Representatives in specialized financial roles, or move into accounting and auditing positions within financial services. The strong foundation in securities operations and regulatory compliance opens pathways to roles in compliance departments, portfolio administration, or operations management within investment firms. Some may pursue additional education and licensing to become financial advisors or move into more analytical roles such as research assistants or investment operations specialists.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 35,940 employed nationally according to BLS OEWS May 2025, this occupation offers a median annual wage of $65,750, with entry-level positions starting around $50,260 and experienced workers earning up to $102,010. Geographic concentration varies significantly, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $95,450 compared to Montana's $48,360, representing a nearly 2x variation. The Finance and Insurance sector employs the vast majority (31,290 workers), with smaller concentrations in Management of Companies and Transportation. Demand is closely tied to financial market activity and regulatory compliance requirements, with growth dependent on overall securities trading volume and fintech automation trends.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Many routine tasks face moderate automation risk, particularly document processing, transaction verification, and basic calculations which can be automated through advanced trading systems and AI. However, the high importance of customer communication, regulatory compliance verification, and complex problem-solving activities provide some protection from full automation. The role is likely to evolve toward higher-value activities requiring human judgment and client interaction rather than disappear entirely.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high requirements for mathematics, attention to detail, and working with financial documentation and calculations.
    data: Mathematics knowledge (3.5 importance)
    data: Active Listening (3.9 importance)
    data: Working with Computers (4.2 importance)
  [career_pathway] Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (41-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Brokerage Clerks often advance to sales roles, sharing knowledge of securities markets, customer service skills, and financial regulations.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (3.8 importance)
    data: Economics and Accounting knowledge (3.2 importance)
    data: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.8 importance)
  [riasec_cluster] Customer Service Representatives (43-4051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit conventional-enterprising RIASEC patterns with emphasis on customer interaction and systematic processing.
    data: RIASEC C:6.96, E:4.51
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (3.8 importance)
    data: Oral Expression ability (3.9 importance)
  [task_similarity] Tellers (43-3071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve processing financial transactions, verifying account information, and maintaining accurate records in regulated environments.
    data: Processing Information (4.1 importance)
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance (3.7 importance)
    data: Job Zone 3 classification
  [knowledge_overlap] New Accounts Clerks (43-4141.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both positions require strong customer service skills, financial documentation knowledge, and compliance verification capabilities.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (3.8 importance)
    data: Administrative knowledge (3.1 importance)
    data: Law and Government knowledge (2.7 importance)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['brokerage', 'securities', 'stock transactions', 'financial documents', 'trading operations', 'investment records', 'market data', 'compliance verification']
  exclude_keywords : ['sales agent', 'financial advisor', 'investment banker', 'portfolio manager', 'trader']
  title_patterns   : ['Brokerage Clerk', 'Brokerage Assistant', 'Securities Clerk', 'Trading Support', 'Operations Associate']
  common_variations: ['Broker Assistant', 'Brokerage Coordinator', 'Securities Operations Clerk', 'Investment Operations Associate', 'Trading Administrator', 'Financial Services Clerk', 'Securities Processor', 'Market Operations Support']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'principles', 'financial', 'activities', 'includes', 'control', 'operations', 'objects', 'problems', 'ideas', 'customers', 'brokerage', 'customer', 'techniques', 'materials', 'body', 'procedures', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01546  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  23  0.00847  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
principles                 16  0.00589  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
financial                  15  0.00552  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:20%  dwas:20%
activities                 14  0.00515  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:21%  inference:14%
includes                   12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:42%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customers                  10  0.00368  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:30%  onet_dimensions:30%  wikipedia:20%
brokerage                  10  0.00368  inference            inference:60%  wikipedia:30%  onet_tasks:10%
customer                   10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
compliance                  9  0.00331  inference            inference:67%  dwas:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
machines                    8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
written                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
trading                     8  0.00294  inference            inference:62%  wikipedia:38%