Education · 1 of 5
The path
A degree, a summer internship, then licences once a firm hires you.
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High school
Grade 12
Math, statistics and economics. Mental arithmetic practice really helps.
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Bachelor's degree
4 years
Finance, economics, math, computer science or engineering.
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Internship
1 to 2 summers
Banks and trading firms hire most graduates from their summer interns.
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Licences
First few months
The SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam plus the Series 57, sponsored by your firm.
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Trading on your own book
1 to 3 years
After training and supervision, you get your own risk limits.