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ANZSCO 222211Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Financial Market Dealer

A Financial Market Dealer executes trades in equity, bond, currency, or derivative markets on behalf of financial institutions or investors in Australia's regulated financial markets.

Indicative salary range
$90,000 - $200,000+ (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate; Australian financial market employment is concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne CBD.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).

Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Execute trades in financial markets within approved risk limits
  • Monitor market positions and manage intra-day trading risk
  • Report trading activity and positions to risk management
  • Analyse market conditions and implement trading strategies

Skills required

  • Financial markets knowledge and trading skills
  • Risk management and position management
  • Financial instruments and derivatives knowledge
  • ASIC compliance and market conduct rules

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics; ASIC dealer authorisation required. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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