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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing S2.8.2 - monitoring operational activities Trace financial transactions
Description
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.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 28 occupations
- Total: 35 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- 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…
- 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…
- Education administratorEducation administrators organise and manage the administration, support systems and (student) activities of an educational institution. They perform a range of administrative, sec…
- Financial fraud examinerFinancial fraud examiners undertake anti-fraud investigations including financial statement irregularities, securities fraud and market abuse detection. They manage fraud risk asse…
- Payroll clerkPayroll clerks manage the time sheets and pay checks of the employees. They make sure the information there is correct. Payroll clerks check overtime, sick days and vacation. They……
- 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…
- HeadteacherHeadteachers manage the day-to-day activities of an educational institution. They make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which f…
Optional for
- Insurance claims handlerInsurance claims handlers ensure that all insurance claims are handled accurately and that payment for valid claims is made to the policyholders. They use statistical data and rep…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Pensions administratorPensions administrators perform administrative duties in the management of pension schemes, ensuring the correct calculation of client's pension benefits, compliance with legal req…
- Real estate investorReal estate investors buy and sell own real estate such as apartments, dwellings, land and non-residential buildings to make a profit. They might actively invest in these propertie…
- 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…
- 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…
- ShipbrokerShipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market m…
- LawyerLawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent…
- Insurance fraud investigatorInsurance fraud investigators combat fraudulent activities by investigating the circumstances of certain suspicious claims, activities related to new customers, buying insurance pr…
- 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…
- Foreign exchange cashierForeign exchange cashiers process cash transactions from clients in national and foreign currencies. They provide information on the conditions and exchange rates for buying and se…
- 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…
- Property assistantProperty assistants perform several duties including administrative tasks in the real estate sector. They provide clients with financial information about properties and advise the…
- Bankruptcy trusteeBankruptcy trustees administer a client's bankruptcy case, investigate legal documentation for fraud possibilities and manage the money received from the sale of non-exempt propert…
- Dividend analystDividend analysts calculate and allocate dividends and interest incomes of a company's earnings to a category of its shareholders. They assess business systems and processes in ord…
- Commodity traderCommodity traders use negotiation techniques to sell and buy physical goods and raw materials such as gold, cattle, oil, cotton and wheat on the trading floor. They receive and…
- 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 …
- Futures traderFutures traders undertake daily trading activities in the futures trading market by buying and selling futures contracts. They speculate on the futures contracts' direction, trying…
- Investment clerkInvestment clerks assist with the administration of investments such as stocks, bonds or other securities and perform general clerical duties in the investment sector of a financia…
- Corporate lawyerCorporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, i…
Related skills
- International commercial transactions rules
- Maintain records of financial transactions
- Handle financial transactions
- Banking activities
- Obtain financial information
- Financial products
- Actuarial science
- Securities
- Economics
- Provide financial product information
- Advise on financial matters
- Financial jurisdiction
- Analyse financial risk
Last updated on February 18, 2026
