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
mergers and acquisitions analyst
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
budget for financial needs
assess financial viability
review investment portfolios
apply technical communication skills
actuarial science
manage contracts
modern portfolio theory
analyse market financial trends
make strategic business decisions
develop investment portfolio
analyse business plans
analyse financial risk
provide support in financial calculation
analyse financial performance of a company
mergers and acquisitions
Optional & specialised skills
handle mergers and acquisitions
conduct financial audits
interpret financial statements
apply credit risk policy
handle financial disputes
business loans
securities
assess risks of clients' assets
control financial resources
holding company activities
examine credit ratings
financial statements
create a financial plan
analyse economic trends
accounting
maintain financial records
manage financial risk
provide legal advice on investments
business valuation techniques
Other matches: business valuer · corporate investment banker · call centre analyst · property acquisitions manager · 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.