Specialist – On-site Inspections (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:13 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join our team at FINMA to ensure financial market stability. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Plan and conduct on-site controls at D-SIBs and smaller banks.
- Communicate control results to management and compliance experts.
- Collaborate with FINMA units and document findings effectively.
Skills
- University degree in economics or law; 5+ years audit experience.
- Strong judgment and communication skills at all levels.
- Fluent in French (C2) and good English (C1) skills.
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Do you enjoy working in the field and communicate easily at the management level of an establishment? Then you are the right person for our on-site inspection team. Contribute significantly to the stability of financial markets through your commitment.
Main Tasks
- Planning, coordination, and execution of on-site inspections at D-SIBs / medium and small-sized banks in various risk areas (anti-money laundering, suitability, cross-border, market integrity, operational risks, cyber risks, liquidity risks, interest rate risks, credit risks, market risks, Corporate Governance, etc.)
- Communication of the results of the on-site inspection to management and experts of the supervised establishments.
- Closely collaborate with other organizational units of FINMA as well as with the relevant cross-functional teams and specialists.
- Ensure documentation of results; oral and written reports
- In-depth clarification of regulatory violations related to supervisory law and the issues arising for the supervised establishments; development of proposals for solutions and measures at the organizational, personnel, operational, or financial level
- Coordination with other functions of FINMA, such as ordinary supervision, authorizations, enforcement, as well as the Division recovery and resolution.
Required Profile
- University degree in economics or law with further training in auditing (certified public accountant) or internal auditing
- At least 5 years of professional experience in auditing firms or within internal auditing
- Experience in project management and analysis, as well as very good organizational and coordination skills.
- Strong judgment skills and very good communication abilities with a convincing presentation at all hierarchical levels
- Very good oral and written knowledge of French (C2) and good knowledge of English (C1) and other official languages are an advantage
Prospects
Fabio Pelliccia will be happy to provide you with information.
FINMA is responsible for the supervision of the Swiss financial market. It protects creditors, investors, and policyholders, and ensures the proper functioning of financial markets. In doing so, it contributes to improving the reputation, competitiveness, and viability of the Swiss financial center. It is to fulfill this mission that more than 700 competent and motivated employees engage every day.
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