*A job as a Portfolio Assistant falls under the broader career category of Brokerage Clerks. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Brokerage Clerks :
Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
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Median Annual Wage |
$52,380 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$25.18* |
Total Employed Nationally |
59,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.