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
mutual fund broker
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
provide financial product information
analyse market financial trends
securities
monitor stock market
financial markets
actuarial science
modern portfolio theory
review investment portfolios
investment analysis
develop investment portfolio
operate financial instruments
stock market
financial products
trade securities
analyse economic trends
forecast economic trends
economics
Optional & specialised skills
develop professional network
customer service
build business relationships
analyse financial risk
advise on financial matters
liaise with shareholders
create a financial plan
offer financial services
handle financial transactions
provide cost benefit analysis reports
perform stock valuation
implement hedging strategies for clients
financial jurisdiction
apply technical communication skills
Other matches: investment adviser · stock trader · waste broker · stock broker · programme funding 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.