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 broker
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create a financial plan
actuarial science
apply technical communication skills
maintain financial records
financial jurisdiction
trade securities
provide financial product information
financial products
protect client interests
securities
economics
obtain financial information
manage financial risk
advise on financial matters
synthesise financial information
analyse market financial trends
Optional & specialised skills
handle financial transactions
operate financial instruments
modern portfolio theory
handle financial disputes
conduct financial audits
review investment portfolios
communicate with banking professionals
banking activities
provide support in financial calculation
communicate with customers
provide cost benefit analysis reports
maintain records of financial transactions
optimise financial performance
trace financial transactions
Other matches: securities broker · financial markets back office administrator · waste broker · stock trader · stock broker
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.