What does a ESG Analyst do?

You evaluate companies on environmental, social, and governance criteria.

How much does a ESG Analyst earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 105'000 per year (approximate).

ESG Analyst

Finance & Insurance

ESG analysts evaluate companies based on environmental, social, and governance criteria. They analyse data, create ratings, and advise investors on sustainable investment decisions. A key profession in the Swiss financial centre.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 145'000

CHF 12'083/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to ESG Analyst

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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 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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