A professional who records purchase and sale of securities, such as stocks and bonds, for investment firm. Respnsibilities include:

• Computes federal and state transfer taxes and commissions, using calculator and rate tables.
• Verifies information, such as owners' names, transaction dates, and distribution instructions, on securities certificates to ensure accuracy and conformance with government regulations.
• Posts transaction data to accounting ledgers and certificate records.
• Types data on confirmation form to effect transfer of securities purchased and sold.
• Receives securities and cash and schedules delivery of customer securities.