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