Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
Banking Surveillance Officer (m/f/d)
- 24 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join FINMA's banking division for a critical role in oversight. Make a real impact in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Proactively monitor a portfolio of banks, assessing risks.
- Serve as the main liaison for supervised institutions.
- Analyze risk situations and implement corrective measures.
Skills
- Master's in economics or equivalent banking training required.
- Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach needed.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
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About the job
Would you like to apply your specialised knowledge in banking supervision within a demanding and committed environment? Are you a meticulous, empathetic, and team-oriented person? Then this position is made for you!
Main tasks
- Proactive, critical, and risk-oriented monitoring of a portfolio of banks based on available information (audit reports, FINMA ratings, specific investigations)
- Main internal and external contact for supervised institutions
- Assessment of risk analyses and approval of prudential audit strategies
- Analysis of risk situations, identification of causes, and implementation of corrective measures
- Management of relationships with boards of directors, management, and foreign supervisory authorities
- Close collaboration with FINMA internal units and participation in on-site inspections
Required profile
- Degree from a university of applied sciences in economics or equivalent training in the banking sector (certified accountant, CPA, ACCA)
- At least five years of professional experience in the banking sector or auditing
- Strong knowledge of banking law, financial markets, and products
- Excellent analytical skills and methodical approach
- Very good communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Fluency in French C2 and German B2
Prospects
Marie-Reine Atsama will be pleased 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 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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