Lawyer in the Field of Due Diligence, Cooperation with Criminal Authorities, and Insurance Mediation (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:26 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join us at FINMA, shaping who operates in the Swiss finance sector! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Independently clarify regulatory behavior of current and future licensees.
- Conduct assessments regarding supervised insurance brokers.
- Review activities of unregistered insurance brokers operating illegally.
Skills
- Master's degree in law from a Swiss university required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in German.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
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Help shape who is allowed to work in the Swiss financial market for the management and administration of licensed financial institutions!
Main tasks
- Independent clarification of supervisory-relevant behavior of future and current guarantors as well as conducting related preliminary clarifications
- Conducting clarifications regarding supervised insurance intermediaries
- Reviewing and clarifying indications concerning activities of insurance intermediaries who operate without the necessary FINMA registration unlawfully.
- Co-shaping the practice for future guarantee requirements.
- Participation in the task force for insurance intermediaries and related work
- Drafting decision bases and representing proposals in decision-making bodies
- Drafting appealable orders and conducting related procedures
- Close cooperation with the FINMA departments responsible for supervision and licensing activities as well as the procedures department
- Co-responsibility for FINMA's cooperation with criminal authorities, especially legal assistance
Profile
- Completed master's degree in law from a Swiss university
- Bar admission or postgraduate training (e.g., CAS in compliance, financial market, or investigation area, LL.M.) is an advantage
- One to two years of professional experience in a supervised financial institution, a law firm, or a supervisory authority with very good knowledge in financial market law
- Interest in financial market law issues and developments
- Knowledge in the insurance sector or insurance mediation is an advantage
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (in German) as well as very good knowledge of a second official language (Italian or French)
- Investigative and communicative skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Perspectives
Fabio Pelliccia 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, over 700 competent and motivated employees are committed daily.
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