What is a foreign exchange clerk and how to become one

Key steps to become a foreign exchange clerk

1. Explore foreign exchange clerk education requirements

   Most common foreign exchange clerk degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.4 %

   High School Diploma

   15.4 %

   Associate

   12.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific foreign exchange clerk skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Foreign Exchange Transactions	56.59%
   Foreign Currency	23.94%
   Currency Positions	10.58%
   Check Accuracy	8.88%

3. Complete relevant foreign exchange clerk training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foreign exchange clerks 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 a foreign exchange clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foreign exchange clerk resumes.

4. Research foreign exchange clerk duties and responsibilities

   • Generate price discovery and execute desired positions across various products including volatility views through straddles and variance swaps.
   • Generate price discovery and execute desired positions across various products including volatility views through straddles and variance swaps.

5. Apply for foreign exchange clerk jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a foreign exchange clerk 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