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NOC 11103 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Securities agents and investment dealers buy and sell stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers, banks, trust companies, insurance firms and other establishments. Brokers buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers. They are employed by investment companies, stock brokerage firms, stock and commodity exchanges and other establishments in the securities industry.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 11103 covers securities agents, investment dealers, and brokers. This TEER 1 occupation includes professionals who buy and sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities on behalf of individual investors, pension funds, banks, and other financial institutions. They are typically employed by investment companies, brokerage firms, and stock exchanges across Canada.
Main duties for this role involve advising clients on investment strategies, executing buy and sell orders, and monitoring financial markets. To qualify under NOC 11103, candidates generally require a bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, or a related field. Additionally, licensing by a provincial securities commission and completion of relevant Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) courses, such as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), are mandatory for practice in Canada.
As a TEER 1 occupation, NOC 11103 is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Candidates must meet all specific program criteria, language proficiency levels, and educational credential assessments to qualify.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.