Transfer Agent Representative

Also called: Shareholder Services Representative

Keeps track of who owns a company's shares or a fund's units, and helps shareholders with transfers and dividends.

A day in the life

You process a request to move inherited stock to a new owner, fix a missed dividend payment and answer calls from shareholders.

Pay over a career

Starting
$37k
Typical
$48k
High
$64k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Business, Finance.

Outlook

Shrinking. Shrinking with automation.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Shareholder records, transfers and dividend questions are handled by digital platforms and AI chat; few reps needed.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to transfer agents like Computershare or Equiniti for shareholder services roles; they train you

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Personal finance, Keyboarding, Speech.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-3099.

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