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
risk manager
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
plan health and safety procedures
financial management
strive for company growth
analyse financial risk
analyse internal factors of companies
advise on tax policy
analyse financial performance of a company
follow company standards
assess risk factors
interpret financial statements
analyse market financial trends
tax legislation
advise on financial matters
enforce financial policies
manage securities
calculate dividends
financial statements
liaise with managers
analyse external factors of companies
financial analysis
securities
estimate profitability
create a financial plan
collect financial data
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
corporate social responsibility
make strategic business decisions
advise on risk management
Optional & specialised skills
assess financial viability
insurance law
financial forecasting
financial products
investment analysis
national generally accepted accounting principles
risk transfer
assess reliability of data
create risk reports
perform stock valuation
types of insurance
idenfify if a company is a going concern
analyse insurance needs
keep updated on the political landscape
apply credit risk policy
accounting department processes
develop company strategies
advise on investment
analyse loans
financial department processes
banking activities
international financial reporting standards
compile appraisal reports
communicate with banking professionals
Other matches: credit risk analyst · ICT auditor manager · corporate treasurer · bookmaker · security consultant
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.