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Risk Manager

Finance & Insurance

Risk managers identify, assess, and manage financial and operational risks in companies. They develop risk models, monitor risk indicators, and report to senior management. They work in banks, insurance companies, and large corporations.

Entry
~CHF 85'000
CHF 7'083/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 115'000
CHF 9'583/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 160'000
CHF 13'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration60 months

Your path to Risk Manager

Secondary School

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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 85'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics9/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT7/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic1/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity3/10
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🤝 Social Contact6/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth8/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk7/10
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