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
consult information sources
obtain financial information
modern portfolio theory
advise on investment
financial products
analyse financial risk
analyse economic trends
investment analysis
actuarial science
review investment portfolios
securities
analyse market financial trends
economics
collect financial data
financial markets
stock market
develop investment portfolio
monitor stock market
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with managers
create a financial plan
statistics
perform stock valuation
provide cost benefit analysis reports
examine credit ratings
forecast economic trends
present reports
handle financial transactions
communicate with banking professionals
advise on financial matters
interpret financial statements
financial statements
banking activities
liaise with board members
consult credit score
international financial reporting standards
commercial law
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.