Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FINMA)
Zürich
Experienced Specialist for On-Site Insurance Inspections (m/f/d)
- 05 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join us at FINMA to protect insured persons in a dynamic role. Enjoy hybrid work with flexible hours and diverse challenges.
Tasks
- Plan and lead on-site inspections of insurance companies.
- Engage regularly with C-level executives of supervised institutions.
- Collaborate closely with internal specialists and document findings.
Skills
- University degree and 5+ years in insurance or risk management.
- Strong analytical skills and quick comprehension.
- Excellent communication in German or French and good English.
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About the job
Would you like to contribute to the protection of insured persons and are you ready for exciting and ever new challenges in the insurance world? We operate in a hybrid manner: on-site for inspections and audits, in the office, remotely or from the home office for all other activities with flexible working hours. Do you love complex issues, enjoy sharing your know-how and are not afraid to learn new things? Then this versatile role could be your next dream job and perfectly suit you.
Main tasks
- Planning, co-designing, conducting and leading on-site inspections at insurance companies
- Regular interaction with the C-level of the supervised institutions
- Close cooperation with internal specialists, cross-sectional functions and other organisational units of FINMA
- Documentation of results; in-depth investigation of supervisory-relevant regulatory breaches as well as oral and written reporting
- Active participation in the design and further development of our work processes and tools
Profile
- University/University of Applied Sciences degree, e.g. in business administration
- At least 5 years of professional experience at an insurance company or with insight into risk management and/or insurance technology or at an audit firm, ideally further training as a certified public accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland
- Quick comprehension and strong analytical skills
- Empathetic, communicative and team-oriented personality with a confident manner, negotiation skills and a touch of humour
- Excellent German or French skills (C2) as well as good knowledge (B2) of the other language and English (at least B2)
Perspectives
Janine Barrios will be happy to provide information.
FINMA supervises the Swiss financial market. It protects the interests of investors, creditors and insured persons and contributes to the stability and competitiveness of financial market players through its supervision. More than 800 competent and motivated employees are committed to this every day.
We offer you a position in the Integrated Risk Expertise division as
