Berne ou Zurich
Legal Officer (Career Starter) International Cooperation (m/f/d)
- 25 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent), French (Intermediate), English (Intermediate)
- Berne ou Zurich
About the job
Within International Cooperation, you act as an intermediary between investigations by foreign supervisory authorities and market participants in Switzerland.Legal Officer (Career Starter) International Cooperation (m/f/d)
FINMA is responsible for supervising the Swiss financial market. It protects creditors, investors and insured persons, and ensures the proper functioning of the financial markets. In doing so, it helps to improve the reputation, competitiveness and sustainability of the Swiss financial centre. More than 800 competent and motivated employees commit themselves every day to fulfilling this mission.
Would you like to gain practical knowledge in the field of financial market law? We offer you a position within the Enforcement division as
Main tasks
- Independent processing of requests submitted by foreign authorities
- Support for the International Cooperation group in handling complex administrative assistance requests
- Contribution to drafting decisions and managing appeal procedures
- Possibly participation in on-site inspections and hearings (depending on availability)
Required profile
- Completed studies in law
- Interest in issues related to financial market law
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Good knowledge of common IT tools
- Efficient and precise working method
- Fluency in French and Italian (level C2), as well as very good knowledge of German and English (B2)
Prospects
By working with experts from different fields, at the intersection of economics and law, you gain valuable professional experience. Working at FINMA gives you an exciting insight into the world of financial markets and their players. You actively help shape the start of your career by learning continuously and through development opportunities related to your role.
Mara Veraguth will be happy to provide you with information.