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
securities analyst
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse market financial trends
modern portfolio theory
securities
economics
collect financial data
advise on investment
monitor stock market
analyse financial risk
stock market
consult information sources
obtain financial information
review investment portfolios
actuarial science
investment analysis
develop investment portfolio
financial products
financial markets
analyse economic trends
Optional & specialised skills
statistics
international financial reporting standards
liaise with board members
handle financial transactions
consult credit score
perform stock valuation
financial statements
banking activities
present reports
communicate with banking professionals
advise on financial matters
commercial law
examine credit ratings
liaise with managers
provide cost benefit analysis reports
forecast economic trends
create a financial plan
interpret financial statements
Other matches: financial fraud examiner · stock broker · investment manager · call centre analyst · 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.