actuarial science
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
Stock traders use their technical expertise of financial markets performance to advise and make recommendations to asset managers or shareholders for a profitable investment strategy, keeping in mind the company’s performance. They use stock market trading operations and deal with a wide array of taxes, commissions and fiscal obligations. Stock traders buy and sell bonds, stocks, futures and shares in hedge funds. They perform detailed micro- and macroeconomic and industry specific technical analysis.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestrading software
The finance and trading integrated software solutions.
digital
Cross-sector
8 competencesasset management
The process of increasing total wealth over time through investments that have potential to grow in value.
economics
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
financial jurisdiction
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
financial markets
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
financial products
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
modern portfolio theory
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an investment by judiciously choosing the right combination of financial products.
securities
The financial instruments traded in financial markets representing both the right of property over the owner and at the same time, the obligation of payment over the issuer. The aim of securities which is raising capital and hedging risk in financial markets.
stock market
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
6 competencesanalyse economic trends
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
analyse market financial trends
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
forecast economic trends
Gather and analyse economic data in order to predict economic trends and events.
handle financial transactions
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
perform stock valuation
Analyse, calculate and appraise the value of the stock of a company. Use mathematic and logarithm in order to determine the value in consideration of different variables.
trade securities
Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescryptocurrency
Digital and encrypted currency or medium of exchange with decentralized network grounded on blockchain technology, since the value of the cryptocurrency is not managed or maintained by central authorities, as is the case with the Euro.
digital
fundamental analysis
The techniques for measuring the intrinsic value of a financial security through the assessment its economic and financial factors. It combines together the analysis of macroeconomic trends and of financial statements of the companies.
holding company activities
The principles, legal actions and strategies of a holding company such as influencing the management of a firm through the acquirement of outstanding stock and other means, more specifically by influencing or electing the board of directors of a company.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaccounting
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
banking activities
The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity trading, trading in equities, futures and options trading.
funding methods
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
statistics
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.
tax legislation
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadvise on financial matters
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
create a financial plan
Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.
develop investment portfolio
Create an investment portfolio for a customer that includes an insurance policy or multiple policies to cover specific risks, such as financial risks, assistance, reinsurance, industrial risks or natural and technical disasters.
examine credit ratings
Investigate and look for information on the creditworthiness of companies and corporations, provided by credit rating agencies in order to determine the likelihood of default by the debtor.
maintain financial records
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
obtain financial information
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
provide financial product information
Give the customer or client information about financial products, the financial market, insurances, loans or other types of financial data.
synthesise financial information
Collect, revise and put together financial information coming from different sources or departments in order to create a document with unified financial accounts or plans.
trace financial transactions
Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.