There are many jobs related to the stock market. One of the most sought-after jobs is that of professional traders who work for prop firms. These traders use company money and split profits with the firm. Analysts and advisors may not trade directly on their own, but they may work with a team to make decisions about which stocks to buy or sell. Some jobs are less involved with investment decisions, such as the software engineers who craft the technology behind investment apps, algorithmic trading, and more. Similarly, journalists can use their media careers to focus on stock market coverage.