Legal Counsel International Cooperation

Ref 2580968 | Date: 25 Sept 2026

Within International Cooperation, you act as an intermediary between investigations by foreign supervisory authorities and market participants in Switzerland.

Legal Counsel (Career Starter) International Cooperation (m/f/d)

FINMA is responsible for the supervision of the Swiss financial market. It protects creditors, investors, and policyholders, and ensures the proper functioning of the 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 800 competent and motivated employees commit themselves every day. Do you wish to acquire practical knowledge in the field of financial market law? Within the Enforcement division, we offer you a position as

Main tasks

• Autonomous processing of requests transmitted by foreign authorities
• Support to the International Cooperation group for the processing of complex administrative assistance requests
• Contribution to the drafting of decisions and the conduct of appeal proceedings
• Possibly, participation in on-site inspections and hearings (depending on possibilities)

Required profile

• Completed studies in law
• Interest in issues related to financial market law
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good knowledge of standard IT tools
• Efficient and precise working method
• Perfect command of French and Italian (level C2), as well as very good knowledge of German and English (B2)

Perspectives

By working with experts from different fields, at the junction of economy and law, you will acquire valuable professional experience. Working at FINMA gives you an exciting insight into the world of financial markets and their actors. You actively contribute to shaping the beginning of your career by learning continuously and through development opportunities related to your function.

Mara Veraguth will be pleased to provide you with information.

jpida619aa1jm jpit0939jm jpiy26jm