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
financial markets
advise on financial matters
maintain records of financial transactions
obtain financial information
financial jurisdiction
communicate with customers
economics
operate financial instruments
actuarial science
protect client interests
financial products
handle financial transactions
provide financial product information
analyse economic trends
analyse market financial trends
offer financial services
Optional & specialised skills
investment analysis
create a financial plan
review investment portfolios
develop investment portfolio
manage financial risk
trade securities
modern portfolio theory
monitor stock market
perform stock valuation
securities
assess risks of clients' assets
communicate with banking professionals
advise on investment
stock market
make investment decisions
banking activities
forecast economic trends
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.