Team Leader Crisis Management and Insolvency Proceedings at Financial Institutions (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern oder Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:13 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bern oder Zürich
Job summary
Join a leading financial institution to manage crises effectively. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with meaningful responsibilities.
Tasks
- Lead a team of around 5 staff members in a professional capacity.
- Provide legal support for stabilization and restructuring measures.
- Implement FINMA mandated liquidation and restructuring procedures.
Skills
- Master's in law from a Swiss university; additional qualifications preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
- Fluency in German or French (C2) and good English (C1) required.
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As an experienced leader with a legal background in the banking sector, you manage crises with foresight and impact. Bring your expertise where it matters – and apply now for a role with genuine societal relevance.
Main Responsibilities
- Professional and personnel management of a team of around 5 employees
- Legal support for stabilization and restructuring measures in the event of impending destabilization of institutions
- Implementation of liquidation, restructuring, and bankruptcy proceedings ordered by FINMA
- Selection, mandating, and supervision of external agents
- Specialist department for the topic of deposit insurance
- Collaboration with international supervisory and insolvency authorities
Profile
- Completed master's degree in law (Swiss university); additional qualifications such as bar exam, doctorate, or LL.M are an advantage
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in law firms, consulting firms, or in-house (Legal/Compliance)
- Leadership experience and ability to manage complex legal issues in a practical manner
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Very good German or French language skills (C2) as well as good knowledge of the other language and English (C1)
Perspectives
Corinne Klemenz is happy to provide information.
FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors, and policyholders and contributes to the stability and competitiveness of financial market participants through its supervision. Over 700 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
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