International Policy Specialist (m,f,d)

About the job

In the "International Supervisory Cooperation" team, you can expect a variety of tasks at the intersection of policy work and international representation of interests.

• Participation in the strategic management of FINMA's external appearance and positioning on the international stage, especially coordination of international relationship management with foreign supervisory authorities at the executive level
• Advising and representing interests on cross-sectoral issues with international, economic, political and legal relevance, especially in the areas of international supervisory cooperation and market access
• Monitoring and analysing international policy and regulatory developments in the financial market sector (especially the EU) and assessing their potential impact on the Swiss financial centre and FINMA's supervision; developing corresponding courses of action
• Processing, supporting and coordinating internal projects and interdisciplinary dossiers as well as representing FINMA in cross-authority work

• Completed master's degree in economics, law, international relations, politics or similar; additional qualifications advantageous (doctorate, bar admission)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the public or private financial market environment with an international focus
• Strong interest in quickly familiarising yourself with diverse, interdisciplinary topics and issues as well as coordinating projects
• Pronounced ability to classify complex matters, recognise connections and prepare and convincingly represent corresponding messages tailored to the target audience
• Structured and planned working approach in developing creative yet pragmatic solutions
• Strong hands-on mentality and service orientation towards internal stakeholders
• Very good German or French skills (C2) and good knowledge (B2) of the other language, very good English skills (C2)

Janine Barrios will be happy to provide information.

FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors and insured persons and contributes to the stability and competitiveness of financial market participants through its supervision. More than 800 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.

We offer you a position in the Supervisory Policy and Legal Expertise division as