OSCA occupation

OSCA 531333: Finance Broker

Operates as an intermediary to perform finance negotiations, and arranges loans of money on behalf of clients. This record sits in Financial and Insurance Brokers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Operates as an intermediary to perform finance negotiations, and arranges loans of money on behalf of clients.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
2
Major group
5 Clerical and Administrative Workers
Sub-major group
53 Financial Services and Insurance Workers and Brokers
Minor group
531 Financial Services and Insurance Workers and Brokers
Unit group
5313 Financial and Insurance Brokers

Tasks

  • Brokers complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project finance and finance for property developers
  • Arranges home loan mortgages, car and personal loans, debtor finance, refinancing and other types of finance for clients through banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • Assists with the application process and negotiates with lenders on behalf of clients
  • Determines the specific financial requirements of clients, and researches and reviews available finance products for suitability to meet clients' requirements
  • Analyses clients' financial status, discusses financial options and develops financial strategies
  • Prepares documents that set out the conditions of finance, repayments and loan periods

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

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Compare OSCA 531333 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code531333 Finance Broker531331 Business Broker531332 Commodities Trader
Official role definitionOperates as an intermediary to perform finance negotiations, and arranges loans of money on behalf of clients.Operates as an independent agent in the buying and selling of businesses.Operates as an independent agent to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities, negotiates private sales, and arranges sales through established marketplaces.
Skill levelSkill Level 2Skill Level 3Skill Level 2
Key tasks
  • Brokers complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project finance and finance for property developers
  • Arranges home loan mortgages, car and personal loans, debtor finance, refinancing and other types of finance for clients through banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • Assists with the application process and negotiates with lenders on behalf of clients
  • Determines the specific financial requirements of clients, and researches and reviews available finance products for suitability to meet clients' requirements
  • Identifies potential buyers and sellers of businesses, and evaluates businesses to determine their value and marketability
  • Prepares marketing materials and listings, and manages administrative tasks related to the buying and selling of businesses
  • Assists in the due diligence process for the sale of businesses
  • Provides advice and guidance to clients on the buying and selling process, and facilitates negotiations between buyers and sellers
  • Monitors commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand of commodities
  • Negotiates the purchase and sale of commodities such as grain, wool, minerals and metals
  • Initiates, negotiates and agrees on terms of commodity purchases and sales contracts
  • Determines supply and demand, surveys market conditions, and analyses other economic forces in order to establish a market position
Alternative titlesNot statedNot stated
  • Commodities Broker

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 531333 do?

Finance Broker is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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