What is an exchange floor manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an exchange floor manager

1. Explore exchange floor manager education requirements

   Most common exchange floor manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   75.0 %

   Associate

   16.7 %

   Master's

   8.3 %

2. Start to develop specific exchange floor manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hedge Funds	75.86%
   Customer Service	24.14%

3. Complete relevant exchange floor manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New exchange floor managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an exchange floor manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real exchange floor manager resumes.

4. Research exchange floor manager duties and responsibilities

   • Slash payroll by effectively managing a logistics team that are ranked number one in the district on all metrics.
   • Provide market coverage and order execution expertise on debt instrument derivative trading desk for major financial institutions.
   • Serve a variety of food products and beverages to satisfy customers while upselling at every available opportunity.

5. Apply for exchange floor manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an exchange floor manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams