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Career Guidance Skills communication, collaboration and creativity S1.5 - advising and consulting S1.5.2 - providing financial advice Advise on financial matters
Description
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 34 occupations
- Optional in 25 occupations
- Total: 59 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Actuarial consultantAn actuarial consultant is a specialized professional who applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess and manage financial risks, particularly in the areas of insurance,…
- Investment managerInvestment managers administer the portfolio of investments that a company has. They perform close follow up of the investments looking for the most profitable solutions represente…
- Credit adviserCredit intermediaries are natural or legal persons who offer credit agreements to consumers. They act on behalf of creditors to conclude agreements with consumers. Credit advisers …
- Financial plannerA financial planner or personal financial planner helps others with their financial issues and planning such as retirement, investments and insurance. They strategise according to …
- Commodity brokerCommodity brokers act as intermediary between buyers and sellers of movable and immovable property such as raw materials, livestock or real estate. They negotiate prices and receiv…
- Financial managerFinancial managers handle all the matters in reference to the finance and investments of a company. They manage financial operations of companies such as the assets, liabilities, e…
- Credit managerCredit managers oversee the application of credit policy in the bank. They decide the credit limits to be imposed, the reasonable levels of risk accepted and the conditions and…
- Investment adviserInvestment advisers are professionals who offer transparent advice by recommending suitable solutions on financial matters to their clients. They advise on investing pension or fre…
- Budget managerBudget managers assess financial proposals of different departments before granting financial resources to projects. They monitor the implementation of budget policies and procedur…
- Credit union managerCredit union managers oversee and manage member services, supervise staff and operations of credit unions. They inform staff about the latest credit union procedures and policies a…
- Investor relations managerInvestor relations managers disseminate the investment strategy of the company and monitor the reactions of the investment community towards it. They use marketing, financial, comm…
- Public funding advisorPublic funding advisors advise individuals and businesses about funding opportunities given by local governments. They analyse the needs of clients, consult them on funds, grants a…
- Insurance agency managerInsurance agency managers coordinate and oversee the operations of an institution or a branch of an institution that offers insurance services. They provide clients with advice on …
- Bank account managerBank account managers advise prospective clients on the type of banking accounts suitable for their needs. They work with clients to set up the bank account and remain their…
- Financial traderFinancial traders buy and sell financial products such as assets, shares and bonds for private clients, banks or companies. They monitor the financial markets closely and aim to ma…
- Business consultantBusiness consultants analyse the position, structure and processes of businesses and companies and offer services or advice to improve them. They research and identify business pro…
- Insurance product managerInsurance product managers set and direct the development of new insurance products, following the product lifecycle policy and the general insurance strategy. They also coordinate…
- Financial analystFinancial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recomm…
- Stock brokerStock brokers act on behalf of their individual or institutional clients to buy and sell stocks and other securities. They are in close contact with their clients and ensure…
- Investment fund management assistantInvestment fund management assistants provide clients with financial planning advice on financial products and serve as the main contact point for new and old clients. They assist …
- Insurance claims managerInsurance claims managers lead the team of insurance claims officers to ensure they handle insurance claims properly and efficiently. They deal with more complex customer complains…
- Insurance brokerInsurance brokers are natural or legal persons who provide insurance. They are also called insurance intermediaries. Insurance brokers promote, sell and provide advice on various i…
- Bank treasurerBank treasurers oversee all aspects of the financial management of a bank. They manage the liquidity and solvency of the bank. They manage and present current budgets, revise finan…
- Property acquisitions managerProperty acquisitions managers ensure land or property acquisition transactions. They liaise with relevant stakeholders concerning financial aspects and risks arising from property…
- Investment fund managerInvestment fund managers implement and monitor the investment strategy of a fund. They manage the fund's portfolio trading activities and supervise the financial, securities, and i…
- Financial brokerFinancial brokers undertake financial market activities on behalf of their clients. They monitor securities, financial documentation of their clients, market trends and conditions,…
- Securities brokerSecurities brokers create the connection between the investors and the available investment opportunities. They purchase and sell securities on their clients' behalf based on their…
- Student financial support coordinatorStudent financial support coordinators assist students and education administrators in the management of tuition fees and student loans. They advise on and determine the amounts an…
- Banking products managerBanking products managers study the market of banking products and adapt the existing ones to the characteristics of this evolution or create new products to suit clients needs. Th…
- Brokerage firm directorBrokerage firm directors organise the activities and the people involved in securities trading. They envision strategies aimed at increasing the efficiency of asset trading with a …
- Relationship banking managerRelationship banking managers retain and expand existing and prospective customer relationships. They use cross-selling techniques to advise and sell various banking and financial …
- Housing managerHousing managers oversee housing services for tenants or residents. They work for housing associations or private organisations for which they collect rental fees, inspect properti…
- Asset managerAsset managers invest a client's money into financial assets through vehicles such as investment funds or the management of individual clients' portfolios. This includes the manage…
- Foreign exchange brokerForeign exchange brokers buy and sell foreign currencies on behalf of their clients to secure a profit on fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. They undertake technical analysis …
Optional for
- Accounting managerAccounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures to ensure ti…
- Foreign exchange traderForeign exchange traders buy and sell foreign currencies to secure a profit on fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. They undertake technical analysis of financial information (m…
- Securities analystSecurities analysts conduct research to gather and analyse financial, legal, and economic information. They interpret data on the price, stability, and future investment trends in …
- Financial auditorFinancial auditors collect and examine financial data for clients, organisations and companies. They ensure the financial data is properly maintained and free of material misstatem…
- Auditing clerkAuditing clerks collect and examine financial data, such as inventory transactions, for organisations and companies and ensure they are accurate, properly maintained, and that they…
- Bank tellerBank tellers deal most frequently with customers of the bank. They promote the banks products and services, and provide information about the customers personal accounts and relate…
- Stock traderStock traders use their technical expertise of financial markets performance to advise and make recommendations to asset managers or shareholders for a profitable investment strate…
- Corporate treasurerCorporate treasurers determine and oversee the financial strategic policies of a company or organisation. They use cash management techniques like account organisation, cash flow m…
- Securities traderSecurities traders purchase and sell securities such as stocks, bonds and shares on their own account or on their employers account based on their expertise in the financial market…
- Strategic planning managerStrategic planning managers create, together with a team of managers, the strategic plans of the company as a whole, and provide coordination in the implementation per department. …
- Tax advisorTax advisors use their expertise in tax legislation to provide commercially focused advisory and consultancy services to a wide range of clients from all economic sectors. They exp…
- Financial controllerFinancial controllers handle all tasks related to the budgeting and accounting aspects of a company or organisation. They implement and ensure compliance with internal financial an…
- Business analystBusiness analysts research and understand the strategic position of businesses and companies in relation to their markets and their stakeholders. They analyse and present their vie…
- Post office counter clerkPost office counter clerks sell products and services at a post office. They assist customers with picking up and sending mail. Post office counter clerks also sell financial produ…
- Bank managerBank managers oversee the management of one or several bank activities. They set policies which promote safe banking operations, ensure the economic, social and commercial targets …
- Securities underwriterSecurities underwriters assist an institution in selling and buying debt securities. These securities may include corporate stocks, preferred stock, government bonds and other type…
- Loan officerLoan officers assess and authorise the approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses. They ensure complete transactions between loan organisations, borrowers, and se…
- StatisticianStatisticians collect, tabulate, and, most importantly, analyse quantitative information coming from a varied array of fields. They interpret and analyse statistical studies on fie…
- Back office specialistBack office specialists perform operation of administrative and organisational nature in service of running a financial company. They process administration, take care of financial…
- Mutual fund brokerMutual fund brokers handle and raise cash from shareholders in order to invest them in stocks, bonds, and money-market securities. They engage with investors by inquiring about the…
- Accounting analystAccounting analysts evaluate the financial statements of clients, usually companies, which include the income sheet, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and additional n…
- Audit supervisorAudit supervisors oversee audit staff, planning and reporting, and review the audit staff's automated audit work papers to ensure compliance with the company's methodology. They pr…
- Real estate leasing managerReal estate leasing managers set up the lease or rental efforts of an apartment community and properties not in co-ownership and also manage the leasing staff. They produce, track,…
- Legal service managerLegal service managers oversee the general management of a legal service office. They not only strive for the highest efficiency and effectiveness when delivering legal services an…
- AccountantAccountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide …
Related skills
- Create a financial plan
- Analyse market financial trends
- Analyse financial risk
- Analyse financial performance of a company
- Financial products
- Securities
- Financial statements
- Banking activities
- Obtain financial information
- Communicate with banking professionals
- Liaise with managers
- Financial analysis
Last updated on February 18, 2026
