Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
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Head of Department Supervision of Small Banks and Securities Firms (m/f/d)
- 02 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join the Swiss Financial Market Authority (FINMA) in a leadership role. Drive strategy, team dynamics, and regulation in a dynamic financial environment.
Tasks
- Oversee category 4 and 5 banks and securities houses (>200 institutions).
- Lead the department with approximately 20 employees strategically and technically.
- Contribute to the development of the small banks regime actively.
Skills
- Master’s degree in law, economics, or a related field; 8-10 years of experience.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and regulation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interdisciplinary skills.
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About the job
Leadership role in banking supervision: Take responsibility for strategy, team, and regulation in a dynamic financial environment.
Main tasks
- Supervision of banks and securities firms in categories 4 and 5 (> 200 financial institutions)
- Overall responsibility for the strategic, professional, and personnel management of the department (approx. 20 employees)
- Participation in the further development of the small banks regime
- Active involvement in the management team of the banking division and as a member of the FINMA executive
Profile
- University degree in law, economics, or a comparable field
- At least 8-10 years of professional experience in banks, audit firms, or law firms, as well as several years of leadership experience
- Sound understanding of financial markets as well as regulation and supervision
- Ability to work interdisciplinarily and strong analytical and communication skills
- Very good knowledge of German or French (C2) as well as good knowledge of the other language and English (at least C1)
Perspectives
Monika Bürki will be happy to provide information.
FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors, and insured persons and contributes through its supervision to the stability and competitiveness of financial market participants. More than 800 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
We offer you a position in the banking division as
