# Tools & technology — futures trader

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 41-3031.00 (Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3311; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software | yes |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| R | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software | yes |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software | yes |
| UNIX | Operating system software | yes |
| ADP/Vantra VOLTS | Desktop communications software |  |
| AIQ Systems TradingExpert Pro | Financial analysis software |  |
| AnalyzerXL | Financial analysis software |  |
| Aspen Graphics Technical Analysis Software | Financial analysis software |  |
| Bloomberg Professional | Financial analysis software |  |
| BondDesk Group Trader WorkStation | Financial analysis software |  |
| CableSoft LiveWire Trader | Financial analysis software |  |
| Calypso Technology Calypso Asset Management | Financial analysis software |  |
| Charles River Development Charles River Investment Management System | Financial analysis software |  |
| Citi The Yield Book Calculator | Financial analysis software |  |
| CQG Integrated Client | Financial analysis software |  |
| CSI Complex Systems ClientTrade | Customer relationship management CRM software |  |
| Customer information control system CICS | Transaction server software |  |
| Database management software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Derivicom FinOptions XL | Financial analysis software |  |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |  |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Financial needs analysis software | Financial analysis software |  |
| Fixed income alternative trading systems ATS | Financial analysis software |  |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |  |
| FundCount Web | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |  |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |  |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |  |
| Imagine Software Imagine Trading System | Desktop communications software |  |
| Knight BondPoint | Financial analysis software |  |
| Leading Market Technologies EXPO | Financial analysis software |  |
| LinkedIn | Web page creation and editing software |  |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Customer relationship management CRM software |  |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Multiple trading transaction systems | Financial analysis software |  |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |  |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |  |
| Oracle Siebel CRM | Customer relationship management CRM software |  |
| Realm Business Solutions INSIGHT for ARGUS | Financial analysis software |  |
| Redi Enterprise Development Redi ERM | Financial analysis software |  |
| Regulatory agency compliance software | Compliance software |  |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |  |
| Sales analysis software | Financial analysis software |  |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |  |
| SunGard MicroHedge | Financial analysis software |  |
| Telvent DTN ProphetX | Financial analysis software |  |
| Thomson Reuters Tradeweb | Financial analysis software |  |
| Tradeweb Markets Tradeweb | Financial analysis software |  |
| Trading Blox | Financial analysis software |  |
| Triple Point Commodity XL | Financial analysis software |  |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |  |
| Web-based information systems | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Web-based trading systems | Financial analysis software |  |

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 8 ads, as of 2026-07-12)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Tools

- Python — **38 %**
- C++ — **25 %**

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