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
financial planner
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 44 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
review investment portfolios
obtain financial information
assess risks of clients' assets
financial markets
provide financial product information
economics
investment analysis
handle financial transactions
advise on financial matters
create a financial plan
provide support in financial calculation
banking activities
modern portfolio theory
customer service
apply technical communication skills
maintain credit history of clients
interpret financial statements
analyse the credit history of potential customers
identify customer's needs
financial forecasting
synthesise financial information
budget for financial needs
offer financial services
Optional & specialised skills
analyse loans
debt systems
types of insurance
sell insurance
compose real estate contract
stock market
manage pension funds
principles of insurance
assist in loan applications
value properties
consult credit score
financial management
foreign valuta
protect client interests
advise on tax planning
assist in will writing
maintain records of financial transactions
communicate with banking professionals
develop investment portfolio
analyse market financial trends
financial products
inform on interest rates
assess debtor's financial situation
collect financial data
monitor loan portfolio
disseminate information on tax legislation
analyse insurance needs
guarantee customer satisfaction
financial jurisdiction
types of pensions
real estate market
calculate benefits
tax legislation
create banking accounts
business loans
analyse financial risk
manage financial risk
mortgage loans
analyse financial performance of a company
analyse business objectives
securities
advise on investment
accounting techniques
operate financial instruments
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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.