Group Head Surveillance of Institutions and Products (m/f/d)

FINMA is responsible for the supervision of 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. We offer you, within the Asset Management and Markets division, a position as

Main tasks

• Personal and technical management of a bilingual team (German and French).
• Encouragement and support of group members in day-to-day business and in their technical and personal development.
• Responsibility for cross-sectional supervision of asset management activities and product supervision (investment funds).
• Conducting supervision based on specific themes and priority topics.
• Coordination of collaboration with cross-sectional areas and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Development of supervisory instruments taking into account developments at national and international levels.

Required profile

• University degree in law or economics.
• At least eight years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, especially in asset management, and in personnel management.
• Specialised continuing education (e.g. CFA, FRM, CAIA or diploma as a certified accountant) is an advantage.
• Strong skills in design, analysis and communication.
• Ability to understand quickly, plan and organise; strong initiative and motivation.
• Excellent knowledge of German or French (C2) and very good knowledge of the other language and English (C1).

Prospects

FINMA managers are also experts. Flat hierarchies, pragmatic personnel management tools and small teams enable quick decisions, maintaining direct communication and fostering mutual knowledge exchange. Together, your team and you make an important contribution to fulfilling FINMA’s core tasks.

Dominique Schwaller will be happy to provide you with information.