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How a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent can use AI, task by task

O*NET 41-3031.00: Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsMedian pay $78,660/year (BLS, May 2025)30 tasksJob Zone 4: Considerable preparation

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Broker, Commodities Broker, Equity Trader, Financial Advisor, Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Investments Advisor, Investments Specialist, Personal Banker, Trader.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 32%AI-assist 66%Stays human 2%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 9 AI-ready, 20 AI-assist and 1 human-led tasks out of 30. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Monitor markets or positions.Look into it · Hourly or more
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.Sell & persuade · Several times a day
Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.Sell & persuade · Several times a day

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.Lead people · Daily

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 9

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Monitor markets or positions.

Hourly or more

AI maps out the topic and options; confirm with real sources.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 98% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to monitor markets or positions.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Market: [industry, products, region]
What I need: [demand, prices, competitors]

Summarize recent trends, signals to watch, and reliable sources to track monthly. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Market watch brief

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you monitor markets or positions (today).

Step 2Fill in [Market] and [What I need] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run it with a web-search AI tool.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Monitor market conditions or trends..

Report all positions or trading results.

Several times a day

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to report all positions or trading results.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Word.
Report: [budget, expense, financial summary]
Figures and context: [paste numbers, notes]
Audience: [board, manager, regulator]

Draft the report with a summary, tables, variances explained and next steps. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Financial or budget report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you report all positions or trading results.

Step 2Fill in [Report], [Figures and context] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute every total and check each variance explanation against the books.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets..

Keep accurate records of transactions.

Daily

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to keep accurate records of transactions.

Context: We use Sage 50 Accounting and Fund accounting software.
Records: [paste purchases, sales, requisitions]
Format: [ledger, spreadsheet]

Organize into a clean record with totals by category. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Sales and purchase records

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you keep accurate records of transactions (today).

Step 2Fill in [Records] and [Format] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Reconcile totals with receipts or the register.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain records of sales or other business transactions..

Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.

Several times a day

AI finds trends and writes the spreadsheet formulas.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 56% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Paste a spreadsheet or table and ask AI to find trends, outliers and totals, or to write the formula you need. It's like having an analyst on call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Market: [describe]
Data: [sales, competitors, prices]

Analyze trends and opportunities. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Market analysis

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you track and analyze factors.

Step 2Fill in [Market] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest. Recompute every total yourself.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze market conditions or trends.. Also involves: Monitor market conditions or trends..

Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.

Weekly

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 74% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.

Context: We use Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Situation: [complaint or question, no names]
Policy and options: [what we can offer]

Draft a response that acknowledges, explains and offers a solution. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Resolve a customer question or complaint

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you contact prospective customers (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Situation] and [Policy and options] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Make sure the offer is within your authority.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain technical product or service information to customers.. Also involves: Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services..

Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.

Daily

AI is a tireless first-pass checker.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a tireless proofreader. It catches inconsistencies, missing fields and errors across documents and data, so your review time goes on what matters.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Transactions: [paste drawer counts, sales, claims]
Expected totals: [records]

Reconcile and flag differences. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Transaction audit

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review all securities transactions (today).

Step 2Fill in [Transactions] and [Expected totals] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Review accuracy of sales or other transactions..

Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.

Weekly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 51% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Word.
Report: [budget, expense, financial summary]
Figures and context: [paste numbers, notes]
Audience: [board, manager, regulator]

Draft the report with a summary, tables, variances explained and next steps. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Financial or budget report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Report], [Figures and context] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute every total and check each variance explanation against the books. Recompute every total yourself.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets..

Evaluate costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability.

Weekly

AI finds trends and writes the spreadsheet formulas.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 23% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Paste a spreadsheet or table and ask AI to find trends, outliers and totals, or to write the formula you need. It's like having an analyst on call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to evaluate costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Question: [price reasonableness, cost trends, profitability]
Data: [paste proposals, reports, history]

Analyze, compare to benchmarks and give a recommendation. Show formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Business data analysis

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate costs and revenue of agreements (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Question] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Use it in your next negotiation or estimate. Recompute every total yourself.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Analyze business or financial data..

Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all companies in a particular market.

AI maps out the topic and options; confirm with real sources.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to prepare and send requests for price quotations to all companies in a particular market.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Client need: [service they want, no personal details]
Information required: [documents, history, conditions]

List what I need to gather, where to get each item, and the questions to ask the client. Give me a checklist I can tick as I go.

10-minute exercise: Prep information for a client

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare and send requests.

Step 2Fill in [Client need] and [Information required] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Use the checklist with the client and add what it missed.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

O*NET work activity: Gather information in order to provide services to clients..

AI can help you prep these 20

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.

Several times a day

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Deal: [contract, trade]
Target: [price]

Prepare and role-play. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Price negotiation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you agree on buying or selling prices. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Deal] and [Target] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Negotiate prices or other sales terms..

Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.

Several times a day

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Deal: [contract, trade]
Target: [price]

Prepare and role-play. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Price negotiation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you make bids or offers.

Step 2Fill in [Deal] and [Target] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Negotiate prices or other sales terms..

Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.

Several times a day

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Strategy: [goal, risk limits]
Candidates: [paste data]

Compare candidates against the strategy and list risks. I make the decision. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Investment idea screen

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you identify opportunities.

Step 2Fill in [Strategy] and [Candidates] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Identify investment opportunities or strategies.. Also involves: Develop professional relationships or networks..

Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.

Daily

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 30% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB and Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Customers: [type, what they buy]
What I've heard: [feedback, complaints, requests]

Group the needs into themes, suggest questions to dig deeper, and actions for each theme. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Understand customer needs

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you determine customers' financial services needs (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Customers] and [What I've heard] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask one customer the deeper questions this week.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.. Also involves: Develop proposals for current or prospective customers..

Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.

Daily

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 24% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.

Context: We use Oracle E-Business Suite Financials and Sales analysis software; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Product: [rental, policy]
Terms: [fees, features]

Explain options and trade-offs clearly. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Explain fees and options

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss financial options with clients and keep them (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Product] and [Terms] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain financial information to customers..

Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.

Several times a day

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
What I'm selling: [products, services, memberships]
Customer: [type, needs]

Prepare a pitch, questions and honest answers to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Sales conversation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you buy or sell stocks, bonds and commodity futures.

Step 2Fill in [What I'm selling] and [Customer] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Sell products or services..

Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.

Several times a day

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.

Context: We use IBM Notes and Microsoft Dynamics.
Market information: [prices, volumes, conditions]
Audience: [colleagues, customers]

Draft a concise update. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Market update

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inform managers and customers of market conditions. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Market information] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Share sales-related or market information with colleagues..

Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.

Several times a day

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Strategy: [goal, risk limits]
Candidates: [paste data]

Compare candidates against the strategy and list risks. I make the decision. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Investment idea screen

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you devise trading, option and hedge strategies.

Step 2Fill in [Strategy] and [Candidates] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Identify investment opportunities or strategies..

Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 62% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.

Context: We use The MathWorks MATLAB and Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Customers: [type, what they buy]
What I've heard: [feedback, complaints, requests]

Group the needs into themes, suggest questions to dig deeper, and actions for each theme. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Understand customer needs

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you interview clients (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Customers] and [What I've heard] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask one customer the deeper questions this week. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs..

Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.

Daily

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 92% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.

Context: We use Sage 50 Accounting and Fund accounting software.
Transactions: [payments, returns, exchanges]
Policy: [describe]

Make a quick-reference guide. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Transactions and returns

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you complete sales order tickets (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Transactions] and [Policy] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Process sales or other transactions.. Also involves: Prepare sales or other contracts..

Develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.

Weekly

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to develop financial plans, based on analysis of clients' financial status.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Client needs: [general, no personal data]
Products: [options]

Compare options and draft a recommendation explanation. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Tailored financial product

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop financial plans and based (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Client needs] and [Products] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Customize financial products or services to meet customer needs..

Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 29% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.

Context: We use Oracle E-Business Suite Financials and Sales analysis software; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Product: [rental, policy]
Terms: [fees, features]

Explain options and trade-offs clearly. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Explain fees and options

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you offer advice (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Product] and [Terms] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain financial information to customers..

Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.

Daily

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 39% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.

Context: We use Oracle E-Business Suite Financials and Sales analysis software; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Product: [rental, policy]
Terms: [fees, features]

Explain options and trade-offs clearly. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Explain fees and options

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supply the latest price quotes (today).

Step 2Fill in [Product] and [Terms] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain financial information to customers.. Also involves: Estimate costs or terms of sales..

Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 8% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.

Context: We use Oracle E-Business Suite Financials and Sales analysis software; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Product: [rental, policy]
Terms: [fees, features]

Explain options and trade-offs clearly. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Explain fees and options

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you explain stock market terms or trading practices (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Product] and [Terms] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain financial information to customers..

Calculate costs for billings or commissions.

Weekly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 36% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to calculate costs for billings or commissions.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Transaction: [purchase, rental, admission]
Prices and rules: [rates, discounts, taxes]

Calculate totals with a reusable formula sheet. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Billing calculation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you calculate costs (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Transaction] and [Prices and rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest. Recompute every total yourself.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Calculate costs of goods or services..

Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.

Weekly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.

Context: We use IBM Notes.
Who: [suppliers, clients, departments]
Work: [schedules, findings]

Draft a coordination message. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Cross-team coordination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you relay buy (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Who] and [Work] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments..

Negotiate prices or contracts for securities or commodities sales or purchases.

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to negotiate prices or contracts for securities or commodities sales or purchases.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Deal: [contract, trade]
Target: [price]

Prepare and role-play. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Price negotiation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you negotiate prices or contracts.

Step 2Fill in [Deal] and [Target] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

O*NET work activity: Negotiate prices or other sales terms.. Also involves: Negotiate purchases or contracts..

Price securities or commodities based on market conditions.

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to price securities or commodities based on market conditions.

Context: We use IBM Cognos Impromptu and The MathWorks MATLAB; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Sale: [trade-in, materials needed, terms]
Inputs: [measurements, prices, condition]

Calculate quantities and price with formulas and a quote summary. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Sales quote calculation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you price securities or commodities based.

Step 2Fill in [Sale] and [Inputs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest. Recompute every total yourself.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

O*NET work activity: Estimate costs or terms of sales..

Purchase or sell financial derivatives for customers.

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to purchase or sell financial derivatives for customers.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
What I'm selling: [products, services, memberships]
Customer: [type, needs]

Prepare a pitch, questions and honest answers to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Sales conversation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you purchase or sell financial derivatives. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [What I'm selling] and [Customer] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

O*NET work activity: Sell products or services.. Also involves: Purchase products or services..

Sell services or equipment, such as trusts, investments, or check processing services.

Weekly

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to sell services or equipment, such as trusts, investments, or check processing services.

Context: We use Salesforce software and Microsoft Dynamics; the work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
What I'm selling: [products, services, memberships]
Customer: [type, needs]

Prepare a pitch, questions and honest answers to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Sales conversation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you sell services or equipment (this week).

Step 2Fill in [What I'm selling] and [Customer] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 3.3/5 · O*NET work activity: Sell products or services..

These stay human 1

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: constant contact with others · Impact of decisions: important results · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.

Daily

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a securities, commodities or financial services sales agent. Part of my job is to supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.

Context: The work draws on economics and accounting, sales and marketing and customer and personal service.
Team: [sales, cashiers]
Issue or goal: [targets, accuracy]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

10-minute exercise: Supervising sales staff

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise support staff (today).

Step 2Fill in [Team] and [Issue or goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Supervise sales or support personnel.. Also involves: Monitor sales activities..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

Management of Personnel Resourcesimportance 2.8/5
Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Learning Strategiesimportance 2.6/5
Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Active Listeningimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.5/5
Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Speakingimportance 3.5/5
Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

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Getting into this job

Bachelor's degree is most common (55% of workers)

High school or less 27%
Certificate or some college 7%
Associate's 1%
Bachelor's 61%
Graduate degree 4%

On-the-job training: 3–6 months
Related experience: 2–4 years

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