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 trader
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse market financial trends
maintain records of financial transactions
financial products
advise on financial matters
provide financial product information
financial jurisdiction
economics
handle financial transactions
offer financial services
communicate with customers
analyse economic trends
actuarial science
obtain financial information
financial markets
operate financial instruments
protect client interests
Optional & specialised skills
stock market
modern portfolio theory
create a financial plan
review investment portfolios
assess risks of clients' assets
advise on investment
manage financial risk
securities
forecast economic trends
make investment decisions
monitor stock market
banking activities
communicate with banking professionals
trade securities
develop investment portfolio
perform stock valuation
investment analysis
Other matches: stock trader · odds compiler · securities trader · hawker · energy trader
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.