(NISM)

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust established in 2006 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels aimed at enhancing the quality standards in securities markets.

NISM Programs

Author: Rajalakshmi R S

India’s securities markets have emerged as a dynamic hub, offering plenty of career opportunities for individuals with a passion for finance, a knack for analysis, and an appetite for success. This phenomenon is especially evident in the post-COVID era due to the economic position of our country as well as interest from new retail as well as institutional investors.

These markets consist of not just stock exchanges, mutual funds, brokerage firms, but also underwriters, commercial Banks etc, and are at the forefront of the country’s economic growth story. Here are 05 careers you can opt for in Securities Markets in this new era of securities markets:

1. Securities Market Data Scientist:
A data scientist who takes up data analytics, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to extract valuable insights and inform investment decisions within the securities market.

2. Wealth Manager:
Wealth manager primarily does the risk analysis, financial planning, and investment management, especially of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

3. Exchange Operator:
Exchange Operators can be individuals or an entity involved in operating and managing financial exchanges, including stock exchanges and commodity exchanges.

4. Financial Educator:
Financial Educators help in providing financial education across the country Financial Workshops and Seminars, Counselling, and Outreach

5. Financial Journalist/Reporter:
These Journalists report and analyse financial news, trends, and developments for various media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online publications to inform the public, investors, and businesses about the latest developments.

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