Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'326 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'218 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'324 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Risikomanager/in
You analyse and manage financial risks in banks and insurance companies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You identify, assess and reduce potential losses in the finance and insurance sectors using mathematical models.
In a world full of financial uncertainty, you are the strategic expert. You identify potential threats, assess their likelihood and develop targeted countermeasures. With solid analysis and mathematical models, you protect companies from major losses. Your professional foresight ensures long-term stability and the trust of clients and partners.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBanking
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Banquet Chef. Based on 84 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'091 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'850 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 29 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 70'200 | 67 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 60'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Risikomanager/in
Official education path
Entry is typically through a university master's degree in a quantitative or business-related field.
Typical training path
Risikomanager/in
Prerequisites
- University degree in Law
- Master of Business Administration
- MAS FH in Risk Management, Hochschule Luzern
- Bank apprenticeship as Kaufmann/-frau with further training
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skill
- Mathematical understanding
- Strategic thinking
- Precision and care
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review complex financial data for hidden weaknesses. Then you discuss the results with specialist departments to define suitable preventive measures.
- You systematically identify potential risks in lending and investment activities.
- You analyse market and credit risks using mathematical models and statistical methods.
- You manage potential losses through targeted hedging strategies and limits.
- You monitor compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations.
- You prepare detailed reports for management and regulatory authorities.
- You develop new valuation methods for innovative financial products and insurance issues.
Working conditions
You work primarily in banks, insurance companies or audit firms. Your office is your main workspace for analysis and coordination.
Strengths
- Analytical skill
- Mathematical understanding
- Strategic thinking
- Precision and care
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous learning
- Stressful periods
- Dependence on data
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