Lawyer in the field of investigations related to authorized financial institutions (m/f/d)

About the job

You investigate suspicions of violations of financial market law committed by authorized financial institutions, with investigative talent and a strong ability to assert yourself.

• Conducting, independently, preliminary enforcement investigations against financial institutions authorized by FINMA as well as against individuals in case of suspected violations of financial market law
• Analyzing established facts from the perspective of financial market law and contributing to the development of financial market law practice
• Close collaboration with the departments responsible for FINMA's supervision and authorization activities, especially in the context of early intervention
• Drafting and presenting requests to open enforcement proceedings to the responsible internal committees
• Contact with Swiss and foreign authorities (in particular Swiss criminal authorities and foreign financial market supervisory authorities)

• Master's degree in law from a Swiss university and bar admission; postgraduate training (e.g., CAS in compliance, financial markets or investigations, LL.M.) is an advantage
• At least three years of professional experience in a law firm, an audit company, a financial institution, or an authority
• Knowledge in the field of financial market law, especially regarding money laundering, is an advantage
• Very good writing and speaking skills in French (C2) and very good knowledge of German and English. Knowledge of Italian is desirable but not mandatory

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 viability of the Swiss financial center. More than 700 competent and motivated employees commit themselves every day to fulfilling this mission.

We offer you a position within the Enforcement division as