What does a Fund Manager do?

You manage investment portfolios and make investment decisions.

How much does a Fund Manager earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Fund Manager

Finance & Insurance

Fund managers oversee investment portfolios and make investment decisions for institutional and private investors. They analyze financial markets, evaluate companies, and diversify portfolios to optimize returns. The work requires deep market understanding and stress resilience.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 400'000

CHF 33'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Fund Manager

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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 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth9/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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