What does a Stock Trader do?

You buy and sell securities and currencies on financial markets.

How much does a Stock Trader earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 110'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Stock Trader

Finance & Insurance

Stock traders buy and sell securities, currencies, and derivatives on financial markets. They react quickly to market movements, implement trading strategies, and manage risks in real time. The work requires analytical thinking, stress resistance, and quick decision-making ability.

Entry

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration48 months

Your path to Stock Trader

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 110'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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