What does a Portfolio Manager do?

You build investment portfolios and manage financial assets.

How much does a Portfolio Manager earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 100'000, mid ~CHF CHF 180'000 per year (approximate).

Portfolio Manager

Business & Administration

Portfolio managers put together investment packages based on certain criteria or manage the entire investment portfolio of clients, companies and institutions. They look for new investment opportunities and combinations for clients, taking into account client wishes, investment objectives and risk tolerance.

Entry

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 180'000

CHF 15'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Portfolio Manager

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 100'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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