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
investment analyst
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse financial performance of a company
actuarial science
provide support in financial calculation
analyse market financial trends
obtain financial information
funding methods
monitor stock market
financial products
analyse economic trends
stock market
international trade
review investment portfolios
securities
financial markets
economics
modern portfolio theory
Optional & specialised skills
banking activities
perform stock valuation
financial forecasting
interpret financial statements
assess financial viability
credit control processes
corporate social responsibility
international financial reporting standards
financial statements
budget for financial needs
create a financial plan
analyse financial risk
examine credit ratings
business valuation techniques
communicate with banking professionals
Other matches: investment fund manager · investment manager · securities analyst · actuarial consultant · investment clerk
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.