Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
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investment adviser
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse market financial trends
securities
funding methods
obtain financial information
interpret financial statements
analyse financial risk
modern portfolio theory
advise on investment
monitor stock market
explain financial technicalities to clients
assess financial viability
advise on financial matters
financial products
synthesise financial information
financial markets
stock market
provide support in financial calculation
monitor bond market
provide financial product information
banking activities
review investment portfolios
assess risks of clients' assets
Optional & specialised skills
prospect new customers
develop investment portfolio
create a financial plan
ensure proper document management
types of insurance
manage contracts
principles of insurance
credit control processes
perform clerical duties
build business relationships
identify customer's needs
apply credit risk policy
communicate with banking professionals
perform stock valuation
examine credit ratings
analyse business plans
promote financial products
analyse financial performance of a company
consult credit score
business valuation techniques
Other matches: corporate investment banker · investment fund manager · financial planner · investment manager · asset manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.