Brokers
Brokers deal in commodities, stocks, shares and foreign exchange on behalf of clients or on own account, broker insurance and reinsurance, and buy and sell shipping and freight space.
Task Bundle Breakdown
How AI interacts with this occupation's task bundle
Task-by-Task Breakdown
Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure
records and transmits buy and sell orders for stocks, shares and bonds and calculates transaction costs
Algorithmic trading platforms and AI-driven order management systems (e.g. FlexTrade, Charles River) already automate order routing, execution, and transaction cost calculation with minimal human input.
analyses information concerning market trends for commodities, financial assets and foreign exchange and advises client and employer on the suitability of investments
Bloomberg Terminal AI, Refinitiv, and tools like Kensho can analyse vast market trend datasets and generate investment recommendations faster and more comprehensively than human analysts.
advises client on the suitability of insurance schemes and places insurance on behalf of client
AI tools like ChatGPT or specialist insurtech platforms can analyse client risk profiles and suggest suitable schemes, but regulatory compliance and client relationship nuance still require human judgment.
discusses buying and or selling requirements of client and gives advice accordingly
AI-powered CRM and advisory tools can surface relevant market data and product options during client discussions, but the negotiation, trust-building, and bespoke advice remain human-led.
provides independent advice on the suitability of insurance schemes and places insurance on behalf of client
AI can aggregate and compare insurance products across markets rapidly (e.g. via insurtech platforms like Cytora), but independent regulated advice and client accountability still require a licensed human broker.
collects freight charges from client and undertakes all necessary formalities concerning customs and the loading/unloading of cargo
AI and automation tools can streamline customs documentation and freight charge calculations (e.g. via Descartes or CargoWise), but human oversight is still needed for compliance, exceptions, and client communication.
arranges the production of auction catalogues, fixes reserve prices, attends auction and bids on behalf of client, or negotiates purchase/sale by private treaty of goods not sold at auction
AI can assist with catalogue production (e.g. using ChatGPT for descriptions, Midjourney for imagery) and pricing analytics, but physical auction attendance, bidding strategy, and private treaty negotiation remain human tasks.
obtains cargo space, fixes freight charges and signs and issues bills of loading
AI-powered freight platforms like Freightos or Flexport can automate rate comparison and space optimisation, but negotiating cargo space and signing bills of lading still involve human contractual responsibility.
ROI Calculator
Brokers
This is not a pay rise — it's 900 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.
The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.
How is this calculated?▾
Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.
AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.
Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).
Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.
Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.