Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
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Experienced Specialist in the Field of Suitability (m/f/d)
- 08 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join the FINMA team to promote an integrated Swiss financial market. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and impactful responsibilities.
Tasks
- Conduct on-site controls in the field of suitability per LSFin.
- Develop monitoring measures for suitability and implement targeted controls.
- Support various FINMA surveillance areas for compliance with suitability obligations.
Skills
- University degree in law or economics, plus 3 years experience in audit or compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of suitability regulations and practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex topics clearly.
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About the job
Do you want to commit to an integral Swiss financial market and help enforce proper commercial conduct? Then this position is for you.
Main Tasks
- Participation in on-site inspections in the field of suitability (particularly according to the Financial Services Act [FinSA]).
- Development and advancement of supervisory measures in the field of suitability and implementation through targeted controls.
- Advice and support to various FINMA supervisory areas for the prudential implementation of suitability obligations.
- Identification of weaknesses at the level of institutions as well as the market as a whole and participation in their correction.
- Monitoring current and future developments in the field of suitability at national and international levels and contributing to the implementation of supervisory practice.
- Participation in possible mutual evaluations between countries and regulatory projects.
- Project and design work in the field of suitability.
Required Profile
- Completed university degree (in law or economics), ideally supplemented by further training, as well as at least three years of professional experience, for example in audit, a law firm, or the legal and compliance department of a bank.
- In-depth knowledge in the field of suitability.
- Excellent professional qualifications combined with the ability to understand and clearly present complex topics.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, good communication skills, perseverance, and the ability to work independently.
- Languages: French (native/C2), English (C1) and German (B2).
Prospects
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 financial markets. In doing so, it helps to improve the reputation, competitiveness, and viability of the Swiss financial centre. More than 700 competent and motivated employees commit themselves every day to fulfilling this mission.
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