Outsourcing Risk Manager (m/f/d)

07 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Bern

Job summary

Join the FINMA team in managing third-party risks in Switzerland. This role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Lead technical responsibilities in third-party risk management (TPRM).
Evaluate TPRM practices across FINMA-regulated entities.
Support stakeholders on outsourcing-related inquiries and incidents.

Skills

Technical degree or equivalent; specialized training in risk management preferred.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills required.
Fluent in German (C1) and French (C1), with other languages a plus.

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About the job

Actively participate in risk-based outsourcing management within the Swiss financial centre and ensure compliance with requirements by all financial market participants.

Main tasks

Technical responsibility in the field of outsourcing-related risks (outsourcing and third-party risk management, TPRM)
Assessment of risk management in the area of outsourcing and TPRM for all FINMA-regulated entities, using various supervisory tools (supervisory interviews, audit reports, data analyses, etc.)
Technical leadership during on-site inspections concerning outsourcing and TPRM
Support for various stakeholders on all outsourcing-related matters (in the context of authorisation requests, outsourcing-related incidents, etc.)
Development of FINMA's cross-divisional competence centre in the field of outsourcing and TPRM risks

Required profile

Technical and/or business management education (university, university of applied sciences) or equivalent qualification
Additional specialised training in risk management and/or auditing (CISA, CIA, CRISC or equivalent) would be an advantage
Solid professional experience (at least 5 years) in managing outsourcing and third-party risks, ideally in the financial sector, consulting or auditing
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Interest in varied and challenging tasks involving a high degree of autonomy
Excellent communication skills and ability to persuade in exchanges with regulated entities and other stakeholders, including in controversial discussions
Very good command of German (C1) and French (C1); knowledge of other languages (English, Italian) is an asset

Prospects

Janine Barrios will be pleased to provide you with information.

FINMA is responsible for supervising the Swiss financial market. It protects creditors, investors and insured persons, and ensures the proper functioning of financial markets. In doing so, it helps to improve the reputation, competitiveness and sustainability of the Swiss financial centre. More than 700 competent and motivated employees are committed to fulfilling this mission every day.

We offer you a position within the Integrated Risk Expertise division as

Categories:

Banking / Insurance, Risk Management / Compliance