Experienced Specialist in the Field of Suitability (m/f/d)

About the job

Do you want to commit to an integral Swiss financial market and help enforce proper business conduct? Then this position is for you.

• Participation in on-site inspections in the field of suitability (in particular 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 institution level as well as in 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 participation in the implementation of supervisory practice.
• Participation in possible mutual evaluations between countries and regulatory projects.
• Project and design work in the field of suitability.

• 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, in a law firm or in 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 ability to work independently.
• Languages: French (native/C2), English (C1) and German (B2).

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 the financial markets. In doing so, it helps to improve the reputation, competitiveness and sustainability of the Swiss financial centre. More than 800 competent and motivated employees commit themselves every day to fulfilling this mission.

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