Head of a Supervisory Team (Insurance Groups) (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:28 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join a leading team at FINMA, shaping insurance supervision actively. Collaborate in a vibrant work environment with strong values.
Tasks
- Lead a motivated five-member team effectively.
- Enhance supervisory practices and internal processes consistently.
- Manage discussions with insurance groups and participate internationally.
Skills
- Master's degree in math, business, law, or auditing needed.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication abilities required.
- Fluent in German (C2) and good English and French skills essential.
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Your leadership strengthens the market: You lead a motivated team and actively shape the further development of supervision over insurance groups.
Main tasks
- Personnel and professional leadership of a five-member team
- Further development and consolidation of supervisory practice in group supervision, including methodological standards and internal processes
- Leading supervisory discussions with insurance groups and active participation in international colleges
- Ensuring the implementation of the performance mandate of the insurance business area
- Active collaboration in the department's management team and shaping cross-departmental cooperation
- Supporting the department management in coordination, alignment, and leadership issues
Profile
- University degree in mathematics, business administration, law, and/or auditing
- At least 8 years of experience in the insurance sector, financial service providers, supervisory authorities, audit firms, or consulting companies - ideally with reference to group supervision, governance, risk, or capital requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements for insurance groups
- Several years of leadership experience and ability to further develop a team both professionally and organizationally
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and communication skills
- Very good German skills (C2) as well as good French and English skills (B2)
Perspectives
Marie-Reine Atsama 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 players through its supervision. More than 700 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
We offer you a responsible position in the insurance business area as
