Stockbroker
30.9K UK workers · typical pay £80,000 · entry route Postgraduate degree (Level 7+). Projected growth of +8% to 2035.
Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →
Stockbroking is a digital-first occupation in the highly tech-integrated UK financial sector, where AI is rapidly automating market research, data analysis, and trade execution. While high-level client relationship management and complex decision-making provide some protection, the core tasks of portfolio review and market monitoring are increasingly handled by sophisticated algorithms and AI tools.
Lower transaction and advisory costs unlock higher trade frequency and more granular portfolio management, though total volume is ultimately constrained by available investable capital.
Headcount grows +8%, a Jevons-pattern curve.
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UK employment share by region, SOC-joined to 3531.
Majority-male role (75.9% men).
Five roles with transferable skills and better demand dynamics.
stockbroker · dataset 2026.03 · CC-BY-4.0