Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
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Lawyer (Career Start) in the Field of Investigations of Unauthorized Activities (m/f/d)
- 09 April 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join FINMA to gain insights into financial market law and compliance. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Conduct investigations into potential violations in fintech companies.
- Assess financial market compliance for identified activities.
- Develop measures for investor protection and enforce regulations.
Skills
- Master's degree in law from a Swiss university required.
- Strong analytical thinking and investigative skills are essential.
- Fluency in German (C2) with good French skills required.
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About the job
In this exciting role, you will gain in-depth insights into financial market law and apply your analytical as well as investigative skills in a targeted manner. You will conduct investigations into possible unauthorized activities and deal with innovative business models.
Main tasks
- Conducting investigations against companies that may violate financial market licensing requirements, especially in the fintech sector
- Financial market law assessment of the identified activities
- Developing appropriate measures to protect investors and enforce financial market licensing requirements
- Representing the conducted investigations and analyses before FINMA decision-making bodies
- Contributing to the consolidation and further development of enforcement practice
Profile
- Completed master's degree in law from a Swiss university
- Initial professional or practical experience in the financial sector is an advantage
- Good analytical thinking skills and enjoyment of investigative and structured fact-finding
- Interest in fintech business models, especially in the areas of blockchain and cryptocurrencies
- Independent, careful, and solution-oriented working style
- High-level written and oral proficiency in German (C2) and good knowledge of French. English or Italian skills are an advantage.
Perspectives
Simon Mäder will be happy to provide information.
FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors, and insured persons and contributes with its supervision to the stability and competitiveness of financial market participants. For this purpose, over 700 competent and motivated employees are committed daily.
We offer you a position in the Enforcement division as
