Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
mergers and acquisitions analyst
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage contracts
provide support in financial calculation
assess financial viability
analyse financial risk
analyse market financial trends
develop investment portfolio
budget for financial needs
make strategic business decisions
review investment portfolios
mergers and acquisitions
analyse financial performance of a company
analyse business plans
apply technical communication skills
modern portfolio theory
actuarial science
Optional & specialised skills
holding company activities
create a financial plan
securities
conduct financial audits
maintain financial records
business loans
handle financial disputes
interpret financial statements
control financial resources
provide legal advice on investments
examine credit ratings
assess risks of clients' assets
financial statements
business valuation techniques
handle mergers and acquisitions
apply credit risk policy
manage financial risk
analyse economic trends
accounting
Other matches: business valuer · corporate investment banker · call centre analyst · property acquisitions manager · software analyst
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.