Economist Specialising in Business Analysis 70-80%

About the job

Unia is the largest trade union in Switzerland. With nearly 1200 collaborators, we are committed to fair working conditions and a fairer Switzerland, with dynamism and determination. Would you like to commit to a good cause? Let’s get acquainted!

Come strengthen our team within the Policy Department at the Central Secretariat in Bern, starting now or by arrangement, as a

Economist Specialising in Business Analysis (70 to 80%)

Your tasks
You will carry out business analyses from the employees’ perspective, which will serve as a basis notably for wage negotiations and collective labour agreements, as well as consultation procedures in the event of collective redundancies. You will also advise and support your colleagues on site during consultation procedures related to collective redundancies. You will also conduct sector-specific and economic policy analyses. You will present the results of your analyses and lead training sessions on topics related to business management and economic policy.

Your background

• University degree in economics (business management or political economy) or an equivalent field
• Experience in analysing annual reports and other company-related information, as well as in assessing the economic situation and strategies of companies
• Proven skills in developing foundations and communicating content to different target groups
• Fluency in French or German, both spoken and written, and very good knowledge of the other language
• Analytical and rigorous mindset
• High degree of autonomy, strong initiative, team spirit, service-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Sensitivity to trade union policy, identification with Unia’s values

What we offer you

• Attractive salaries and good social benefits
• A 40-hour work week and at least 5 weeks of holiday
• Possibilities for part-time work, continuing education, and a good work-life balance
• 19 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternity leave without salary reduction
• A respectful, collegial, and lively environment
• And many other benefits unia.ch/advantages

Interested?
Then send us your complete application file by 26 October 2026.

Ms Noémie Zurlinden, team leader in the Policy Department, will be happy to answer your questions at +41 31 350 24 03 or by email at noemie.zurlinden@unia.ch.