# Competences — personal trust officer Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7284ccbf-e2fd-4e2f-8bbf-bc54eab610d5). ## Essential - **actuarial science** (knowledge) - **communicate with beneficiaries** (skill/competence) - **examine trusts** (skill/competence) - **identify clients' needs** (skill/competence) - **investment analysis** (knowledge) - **maintain trusts** (skill/competence) - **monitor title procedures** (skill/competence) - **obtain financial information** (skill/competence) - **property law** (knowledge) - **review investment portfolios** (skill/competence) - **securities** (knowledge) - **tax legislation** (knowledge) ## Optional - accounting techniques (knowledge) - advise on financial matters (skill/competence) - analyse financial risk (skill/competence) - apply technical communication skills (skill/competence) - collect property financial information (skill/competence) - conduct financial audits (skill/competence) - develop investment portfolio (skill/competence) - financial products (knowledge) - handle financial disputes (skill/competence) - handle financial transactions (skill/competence) - maintain relationship with customers (skill/competence) - prepare financial statements (skill/competence) - prepare tax returns forms (skill/competence) - promote financial products (skill/competence) - protect client interests (skill/competence) - provide support in financial calculation (skill/competence) - register deeds (skill/competence) - research taxation procedures (skill/competence)