Securities Lending Trader

Impact: Financial

Execute securities lending and borrowing transactions on behalf of financial institutions, managing associated risks and collaborating with traders and portfolio managers to meet investment objectives.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Minimal
Schedule flexibility
Structured
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
45-55
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$112,340
Entry-level
$73,100
Senior
$141,960
Growth by 2033
6
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Very Low
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$35,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Risk Management
  • Trading Platforms

Soft skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Analytical Thinking

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
Yes
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Junior Trader
      2. Securities Lending Trader
      3. Senior Securities Lending Trader
      4. Portfolio Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Moderate
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3/10
      Work-life balance
      5/10
      Prestige
      7.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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