# Competences — asset manager

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e20eee17-4876-4f21-a0cb-5d7f40c63cd8).

## Essential

- **actuarial science** (knowledge)
- **advise on financial matters** (skill/competence)
- **advise on risk management** (skill/competence)
- **analyse financial performance of a company** (skill/competence)
- **analyse financial risk** (skill/competence)
- **analyse market financial trends** (skill/competence)
- **asset management** (knowledge)
- **corporate social responsibility** (knowledge)
- **develop investment portfolio** (skill/competence)
- **enforce financial policies** (skill/competence)
- **examine credit ratings** (skill/competence)
- **financial analysis** (knowledge)
- **financial markets** (knowledge)
- **financial statements** (knowledge)
- **follow company standards** (skill/competence)
- **handle financial transactions** (skill/competence)
- **liaise with managers** (skill/competence)
- **manage financial risk** (skill/competence)
- **modern portfolio theory** (knowledge)
- **perform asset recognition** (skill/competence)
- **review investment portfolios** (skill/competence)
- **strive for company growth** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply credit risk policy (skill/competence)
- apply technical communication skills (skill/competence)
- consult credit score (skill/competence)
- create a financial plan (skill/competence)
- credit control processes (knowledge)
- exert expenditure control (skill/competence)
- financial management (knowledge)
- funding methods (knowledge)
- handle financial disputes (skill/competence)
- identify clients' needs (skill/competence)
- interpret financial statements (skill/competence)
- negotiate loan agreements (skill/competence)
- negotiate on asset value (skill/competence)
- obtain financial information (skill/competence)
- plan health and safety procedures (skill/competence)
- provide support in financial calculation (skill/competence)
- review closing procedures (skill/competence)
- securities (knowledge)
