1️⃣ Choose Your Area of Interest
The stock market is broad. Decide what role attracts you:
- Research Analyst 📊
- Trader/Dealer 📈
- Investment Banking / Equity Analyst 💼
- Portfolio Management / Wealth Advisory 💰
- Risk Management ⚠️
- Compliance / Back Office / Operations 🧾
2️⃣ Get Relevant Certifications (Very Important in India)
Top certifications that boost job prospects:
| Certification | Conducted by | Suitable for | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISM Series VIII – Equity Derivatives | SEBI/NISM | Dealers, traders | Required by brokers to execute trades |
| NISM Series VA – Mutual Funds | SEBI/NISM | Mutual fund advisory | Mandatory for MFs & AMC jobs |
| NISM Series XV – Research Analyst | SEBI/NISM | Equity/Market analysts | Mandatory for analyst roles |
| NSE Certified Market Professional (NCMP) | NSE | Beginners | Strong foundation |
| CFA (optional) | CFA Institute | Research, investment banking | High-level global certification |
If you take at least 2 NISM certifications, you can easily get your first break.
3️⃣ Build Practical Skills
Companies want skills like:
- Technical analysis (charts, indicators)
- Fundamental analysis (balance sheets, ratios)
- Excel & financial modeling
- Market news tracking and economic understanding
Tools to learn:
- TradingView / Bloomberg (if available)
- MS Excel / Power BI
- Screener.in, Moneycontrol, NSE/BSE platforms
4️⃣ Gain Experience through Internships
Apply to:
- Stockbroking firms (Zerodha, Angel One, ICICI Direct, Motilal Oswal)
- AMCs (SBI MF, HDFC MF)
- Investment advisory companies
- Fintech startups (Groww, Upstox, Paytm Money)
Even a 2–3 month internship boosts your resume a lot.
5️⃣ Start Applying for Jobs
Common entry-level roles:
- Equity Dealer
- Junior Research Analyst
- Relationship Manager – Broking
- Financial Market Sales Executive
- Risk/Operations Executive
Job portals to target:
- Naukri.com
- Indeed
- Company careers pages
- Internshala (for internships)
📌 Bonus Tips for Success
✔ Maintain a mini-portfolio (even paper trading)
✔ Follow market news daily (RBI, SEBI, global markets)
✔ Build network on LinkedIn with analysts and brokers
✔ Attend stock market workshops/webinars
🧠 Suggested Learning Roadmap (6 Months)
| Month | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Basics of market + NISM certification |
| 3 | Technical & fundamental analysis |
| 4 | Internship |
| 5–6 | Apply for full-time jobs + 2nd NISM certification |
🚀 Career Growth & Salary Expectation
| Experience | Typical Role | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher | Dealer / Sales / Analyst Intern | ₹2–5 LPA |
| 2–3 years | Analyst / Wealth Advisor | ₹5–10 LPA |
| 5+ years | Equity Research / Portfolio Mgmt | ₹15–30+ LPA |
