Research Associate Public Finance - Cities and Municipalities
- 03 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
Municipal Office
Department of Municipal Finances
Municipal Office
Zurich
1 January 2027 or by arrangement
Research Associate Public Finance - Cities and Municipalities
80 - 100%
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed individual for a fixed-term position until the end of 2027.
Are you looking for a varied role at the interface of finance, administration and politics? Are you interested in public issues and would you like to apply and develop your knowledge and skills in an exciting environment? Then you are in the right place with us!
Are you looking for a varied role at the interface of finance, administration and politics? Are you interested in public issues and would you like to apply and develop your knowledge and skills in an exciting environment? Then you are in the right place with us!
Your area of responsibility
- With us, you will gain a versatile insight into the municipal finances of the Canton of Zurich and work on various technical and political issues.
- You will deal with the financial budget and accounting of Zurich's cities and municipalities and participate in financial supervision.
- You will handle internal and external enquiries regarding municipal finances and support supervisory audits.
- You will engage with the inter-cantonal financial equalisation and its challenges.
- You will contribute to projects, publications and the preparation of decision-making bases for administration and politics.
- You will bring in your ideas, support your colleagues and contribute to good teamwork.
Your profile
- You are a curious, committed individual who enjoys learning, thinking along and taking responsibility. You enjoy working on new topics and finding good solutions together with others.
- You have a commercial education, preferably with professional experience in finance or administration, or a university degree, for example in business administration, political science or law.
- Ideally, you have gained professional experience and are interested in financial or political issues.
- You think analytically, quickly recognise connections and work in a structured, careful and independent manner.
- You are flexible, willing to learn and quickly adapt to new situations.
- You enjoy working in a team, communicate openly and contribute your thoughts constructively.
- Specific expertise in public finance in the area of municipalities or canton is an advantage but not a requirement. Much more important to us are your motivation, your comprehension and your willingness to engage with new tasks.
Interested?
Then send us your application with CV, motivation letter as well as certificates/diplomas etc. Simply upload these by 15 November 2026 in our online portal. We look forward to getting to know you!
In a few months, we will move into our new, modern "new work" premises in the city centre. This creates a working environment that optimally supports collaboration, flexibility and innovation. Would you like to know more about the tasks and the Municipal Office? Here you will find more information: www.zh.ch/gaz
What it means to work for the canton, you can find out here: https://www.zh.ch/de/arbeiten-beim-kanton.html
In a few months, we will move into our new, modern "new work" premises in the city centre. This creates a working environment that optimally supports collaboration, flexibility and innovation. Would you like to know more about the tasks and the Municipal Office? Here you will find more information: www.zh.ch/gaz
What it means to work for the canton, you can find out here: https://www.zh.ch/de/arbeiten-beim-kanton.html
Your contact
Alexander Haus
Head of Department
+41 43 259 83 51
Head of Department
+41 43 259 83 51
Ursula Schlatter
Head of Human Resources
+41 43 259 83 30
Head of Human Resources
+41 43 259 83 30
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Municipal Office supports the Zurich municipalities in fulfilling their legal tasks. It advises and supports municipalities and the population in the areas of municipal law, municipal finances, naturalisations, residents' registration and civil status. The Municipal Office also assumes cantonal enforcement and supervisory tasks and is responsible for infrastructure for digital services.
We support and supervise the municipalities in budget management and control, calculate and implement financial equalisation and prepare analyses on the financial situation and development of Zurich municipalities.
We support and supervise the municipalities in budget management and control, calculate and implement financial equalisation and prepare analyses on the financial situation and development of Zurich municipalities.
In the heart of life: The Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich covers a versatile range of tasks. It ranges from criminal prosecution, penal system and victim support to municipalities and statistics, as well as cultural promotion, equality and integration. Thus, the Directorate contributes to the functioning of the canton in important areas.
We offer...
Fair salaries
a fair salary with a transparent salary system and allowances according to function
Scope for creativity
room for your own ideas and active participation
Workplace near the station
a central location with good public transport connections
Collaboration (STA)
a versatile activity in an interdisciplinary, meaningful environment
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- First interview
- Second interview
- Final decision
