# Competences — mutual fund broker Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c9839843-6cac-4564-8aa7-de4a5b9b62e1). ## Essential - **actuarial science** (knowledge) - **analyse economic trends** (skill/competence) - **analyse market financial trends** (skill/competence) - **develop investment portfolio** (skill/competence) - **economics** (knowledge) - **financial markets** (knowledge) - **financial products** (knowledge) - **forecast economic trends** (skill/competence) - **investment analysis** (knowledge) - **modern portfolio theory** (knowledge) - **monitor stock market** (skill/competence) - **operate financial instruments** (skill/competence) - **provide financial product information** (skill/competence) - **review investment portfolios** (skill/competence) - **securities** (knowledge) - **stock market** (knowledge) - **trade securities** (skill/competence) ## Optional - advise on financial matters (skill/competence) - analyse financial risk (skill/competence) - apply technical communication skills (skill/competence) - asset management (knowledge) - build business relationships (skill/competence) - create a financial plan (skill/competence) - customer service (knowledge) - develop professional network (skill/competence) - financial jurisdiction (knowledge) - handle financial transactions (skill/competence) - implement hedging strategies for clients (skill/competence) - liaise with shareholders (skill/competence) - offer financial services (skill/competence) - perform stock valuation (skill/competence) - provide cost benefit analysis reports (skill/competence)