Most jobs require only a high school diploma.
Numerous job opportunities should arise due to high turnover in this occupation. Little or no change is expected in overall employment, reflecting the spread of computers and other office automation as well as organizational restructuring. Brokerage clerks may also contact customers, take orders, and inform clients of changes to their accounts. Some of these jobs are more clerical and require only a high school diploma, while others are considered entry-level positions for which a bachelor s degree is needed. Brokerage clerks, who work in the operations departments of securities firms, on trading floors, and in branch offices, are also called margin clerks, dividend clerks, transfer clerks, and broker s assistants.