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
trade securities
actuarial science
operate financial instruments
modern portfolio theory
review investment portfolios
monitor stock market
investment analysis
securities
financial markets
economics
stock market
forecast economic trends
financial products
analyse market financial trends
develop investment portfolio
analyse economic trends
Optional & specialised skills
advise on financial matters
implement hedging strategies for clients
create a financial plan
analyse financial risk
customer service
provide cost benefit analysis reports
develop professional network
financial jurisdiction
build business relationships
handle financial transactions
apply technical communication skills
offer financial services
liaise with shareholders
perform stock valuation
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.