Tradition

Tradition is a global interdealer broker and the broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition, specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) financial and commodity-related products. With a presence in over 30 countries and a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees, Tradition is publicly listed on the Swiss stock exchange and operates under the regulation of major global authorities, including the FCA, SEC, and CFTC. The company facilitates transactions between financial institutions and professional traders across a wide range of financial products, such as money market instruments, bonds, derivatives, and futures. Tradition also brokers commodity-related products, including energy, environmental products, and precious metals. Its services include execution, trade processing, and reporting for all derivative asset classes, as well as interdealer broking services that connect counterparties in financial markets worldwide. Tradition primarily serves banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors, providing them with efficient solutions for executing complex transactions.

Financial Services Lausanne, Switzerland Founded 1959 ~454 employees SIX: CFT

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Employees
454
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.8M
Revenue ~$1.3B
Stock
CFT
SIX
12-month attrition
9.4%
Tech: 6%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Tradition went from 409 employees in Jul 2023 to 454 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 5 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other307
Operations52
Engineering38
Sales19
Finance17
Success13
HR8

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Salaries at Tradition

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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Tradition FAQ

How many employees does Tradition have?

Tradition has about 454 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Tradition sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Tradition filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Tradition's revenue per employee?

Tradition makes about $2.77M in revenue per employee, based on $1.26B annual revenue and 454 employees.

How much does Tradition pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for Tradition in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Tradition salaries page. See Tradition salaries in the US

Is Tradition a public company?

Yes. Tradition is publicly traded under the ticker CFT on SIX.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.