Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Zürich
Experienced Specialist in the Field of Suitability (m/f/d)
- 20 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the FINMA to ensure an integrated Swiss financial market. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on compliance and ethics.
Tasks
- Conduct on-site controls in the area of suitability per LSFin.
- Develop and implement monitoring measures for suitability.
- Advise on prudent implementation of suitability obligations.
Skills
- University degree in law or economics with 3+ years of experience.
- Deep knowledge in suitability and compliance.
- Excellent communication and project collaboration skills.
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About the job
Do you want to commit to an honest Swiss financial market and help enforce proper business conduct? Then this position is for you.
Main tasks
- Participation in conducting on-site inspections in the field of suitability (particularly according to the Financial Services Act [FinSA]).
- Development and enhancement of supervisory measures in the field of suitability and implementation through targeted controls.
- Advising and supporting various FINMA supervisory areas for the prudential implementation of suitability obligations.
- Identifying weaknesses at the institution level as well as in the market as a whole and participating in their correction.
- Monitoring current and future developments in the field of suitability at national and international levels and contributing to the implementation of supervisory practice.
- Participation in possible mutual evaluations between countries and regulatory projects.
- Project and design work in the field of suitability.
Required profile
- Completed university degree (in law or economics), ideally complemented by further training, as well as at least three years of professional experience, for example in auditing, in a law firm or in the legal and compliance department of a bank.
- In-depth knowledge in the field of suitability.
- Excellent professional qualifications, combined with the ability to understand and clearly present complex topics.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, good communication skills, perseverance and the ability to work independently.
- Languages: French (native/C2), English (C1) and German (B2).
Prospects
Janine Barrios will be happy 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 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.
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