Your salary will depend on your cost centre i.e. where you are employed within the bank

When you get a offer, dear Him, you might consider asking around on EF whether it's appropriate. At the end of the day it's hard, because no-one in Switzerland will publish their income.

Can only go from my experience from working in a big bank, and having been in a partnership with someone with your experience (who's now a judge in one off the major courts).

A few suggestions from me / my 2 rappen...

I feel the same way. Yet, OP, if you like culinary diversity (as I do), you'll find soon enough the many "ethnic" shops and small supermarkets in Kreis 4 and 5 that can satisfy your eating/cooking needs. Once you are in Zurich, search the forum for "Swisspea food tours" or other food-related threads, and take a walk around those areas.

Can you negotiate an option to go back to the UK at will within a specified time frame? E.g. a 1 or 2-year contract to work in Zurich, at the end of which you can convert to permanent move or move back to your prior position in the UK? I think that would give you some peace of mind and take this experience as as adventure, at the end of which you are flexible to stay or go as you please.

Yes!!! A visit is a must. Good luck!

It might not have occurred to you to ask why so many people reply to a thread like this, particularly those making -er facetious remarks. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.

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Half the groans I get on here are because some poor innocent, not native English-speaking, alien has misunderstood my scintillating wit.

Only with a forgiving nature combined with endless tolerance of lesser beings (the native Swiss) can one stay sane in this Land of Tell.
Join us at your own risk.

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No, no, no, Longbyt, that's the version for the Russian soldiers, should they be sent to Switzerland!

Also mostly permitted. SAC page here; there is a link to an english pamphlet in the red "Downloads" box.

Well, i got my offer finally:

84K + 15% bonus based on targets etc, 2 months accomodation and reasonable moving/shipping costs and 2.4K allowance towards public transport. What do you guys think? Feels kind of short...
What do you think?

84k GBP or 84k CHF? If the latter, it is very low.

[QUOTE=Capo;2751099]84k GBP or 84k CHF? If the latter, it is very lowSorry,

Sorry Capo, should have been clearer, CHF 84K.

Is this at least an entry level wage for a operations role?

No it really isn't for an entry level ops job.

It is maybe a little low, but not massively and I would say that a 15% bonus for an entry level job is good.

Do you think i should try to push for 90 or would that be pushing too far considering their initial offer?
Is asking for an increase CHF6K the same as asking for an increase of GBP6K (still haven't gotten a hang of the value of money there)?

You can ask of course. I suspect that the offer is the offer. With respect, as an entry level candidate, you don't have that much leverage.

At current exchange rates CHF 6k is just under GPB 5k. Also bear in mind that you are being offered the travel card too which you say is worth 2.4k

6k chuffs is around £4.5 k give or take.

Bear in mind that you'll likely need a 3 month rental deposit plus funds for health insurance. Ask. I would.

I have a feeling you are right about the offer and I did consider the travel card.
Thank you Eyebeebe.

Well yeah, i am going to ask for sure! pff...

Hope that you get the response you want. I have no experience regarding your field but I would also say that that looks like a lowish offer. Obviously it depends on your lifestyle but CH ain't cheap.

Best, Rufus

Many thanks All, you are a very helpful group

"and Beer in mind, that's 9 Francs here... " FTFY

Just as a comparison, that base salary (without bonus) is roughly what a new graduate would get when they join one of the Big 4 in Tax/Audit consulting.

However, the 15% bonus takes it up to 97750 which is decent if you are able to get it consistently. As a starting point it is ok and bear in mind that your earning potential should raise over the next few years as you gain experience and are more able to easily move companies.

Getting your foot in the door in Switzerland is no mean feat so if you have an opportunity to do it then I say go for it.

You see, i couldnt find reliable info on graduate wages there. I did think that this would be a decent reference point but what i had found on glassdoor was very variable. Thank you very much for this info Richdog.