University Intern in International Financial Affairs

About the job

Bern, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Collaboration on regulatory projects and drafting reports

• Assessment of international regulatory developments and support in the implementation of Swiss financial market legislation, as well as collaboration in drafting contributions for international organisations
• Analysis of specialist literature on financial markets, financial market regulation and financial stability
• Support in drafting documents and reports for the Federal Council, Parliament and the public on developments in the international financial sector

What distinguishes you

• Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Economics, Law or International Relations, or a university degree with proven links to these disciplines
• Knowledge of the financial system and interest in complex economic policy issues at national and international level
• Strong analytical and writing skills, ability to think systemically
• Initiative and willingness to work interdisciplinarily
• Good command of two official languages and English, both written and spoken

In summary

Are you interested in the Swiss financial centre, its stability, security and innovative capacity? Do you want to contribute to the regulation of financial markets and the definition of Swiss positions within international bodies? We offer an overview of current financial market topics, in particular fintech, cybersecurity, insurance regulation and financial market infrastructures, at the intersection of economics, politics and law.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realisation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and consider different viewpoints.
• Well-being at the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on physical and mental health issues.

All benefits

The SFI for Switzerland

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SFI is responsible for coordination and strategic management in financial, fiscal and monetary matters at the international level. The SFI defends Switzerland's interests abroad in these areas and develops the basis for policy and regulation of financial markets as well as for the Swiss fiscal centre.

Additional information

Application deadline: 15.11.2026 (midnight).
The internship must start within 18 months of obtaining the degree.
Please apply via our application management system. To do so, click on "Apply".

Workplace questions

Paul Inderbinen
Deputy Head of Financial System and Financial Markets Section
+41 58 48 49228

Application questions