Specialist Debt Collection Officer

About the job

Bern, Switzerland | 60-60% |

The contribution you can make

• Initiate appropriate measures for the collection of debts out of court and through legal proceedings
• Prepare payment proposals; conclude instalment payment agreements as well as evaluate requests for restructuring and moratorium
• Independently draft, in French, German and Italian, final and provisional opposition rejections for all administrative units
• Manage contacts, both by phone and in writing, with debtors, authorised third parties and authorities
• Collaborate in internal project groups

What distinguishes you

• Commercial training and several years of experience in debt collection
• Good knowledge of legislation concerning enforcement and bankruptcy procedures
• Independent, precise and responsible working method
• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness and mental and physical resilience
• Analytical thinking and strong goal and result orientation
• Excellent knowledge of two official languages and good knowledge of the third

In summary

Do you have experience in debt collection, strong negotiation skills and good ability to manage complex cases? With us, you will take responsibility for managing complex Confederation debts and identify valid solutions.

What we offer

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

All benefits

Shaping the future with us

The Federal Finance Administration (FFA) is an office of the Federal Department of Finance and oversees federal finances. We prepare the budget, financial plan and accounts of the Confederation. All important departmental projects that impact federal finances pass through our hands. The work of the FFA is varied: we also deal with financial statistics, accounting and national financial equalisation, procure funds on the money and capital markets and ensure the Confederation's payment readiness. The FFA is characterised by a good team spirit among employees, flat hierarchies and modern, centralised workplaces. Join our team!

Additional information

Please apply with a complete application dossier via our application management system. To do so, click on "Apply".

Workplace enquiries

Jonas Bruni
Deputy Head Central Debt Collection Service
+41 58 46 26182