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 broker
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
review investment portfolios
economics
analyse market financial trends
handle financial transactions
financial jurisdiction
assess risks of clients' assets
securities
maintain records of financial transactions
apply technical communication skills
advise on financial matters
financial products
trade securities
obtain financial information
create a financial plan
actuarial science
protect client interests
forecast economic trends
stock market
analyse financial risk
financial markets
Optional & specialised skills
perform stock valuation
communicate with banking professionals
tax legislation
trace financial transactions
statistics
banking activities
communicate with customers
provide support in financial calculation
build business relationships
accounting
provide financial product information
modern portfolio theory
electronic communication
operate financial instruments
Other matches: stock broker · securities trader · financial broker · financial markets back office administrator · brokerage firm director
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.