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
risk manager
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage securities
analyse external factors of companies
enforce financial policies
interpret financial statements
estimate profitability
tax legislation
financial analysis
plan health and safety procedures
analyse financial risk
advise on risk management
create a financial plan
analyse financial performance of a company
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
financial management
assess risk factors
financial statements
make strategic business decisions
corporate social responsibility
collect financial data
analyse market financial trends
follow company standards
liaise with managers
calculate dividends
strive for company growth
advise on tax policy
analyse internal factors of companies
advise on financial matters
securities
Optional & specialised skills
banking activities
national generally accepted accounting principles
assess financial viability
assess reliability of data
advise on investment
investment analysis
insurance law
communicate with banking professionals
international financial reporting standards
financial department processes
apply credit risk policy
perform stock valuation
financial forecasting
create risk reports
analyse loans
analyse insurance needs
accounting department processes
financial products
risk transfer
types of insurance
develop company strategies
idenfify if a company is a going concern
compile appraisal reports
keep updated on the political landscape
Other matches: credit risk analyst · ICT auditor manager · corporate treasurer · bookmaker · security consultant
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.