Legal expert​/lawyer specialised in digital finance and innovation

Legal expert/lawyer specialised in digital finance and innovation

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State Secretariat for International Finance SIF, 80-100%, Bern, Switzerland (and working from home)

• Analyse developments in the financial and capital markets, digital innovations, the Swiss financial centre, financial stability and financial market regulation
• Draw up proposals for the Federal Council, Parliament, the heads of the Department of Finance and the State Secretariat, as well as prepare legal texts, discussion papers, presentations and analyses
• Monitor international standards for the regulation of financial markets and their implementation in Switzerland, the EU and key industrialised nations, and evaluate the need for action
• Coordinate the engagement of the Federal Department of Finance in the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and draft Switzerland's statements and positions on selected issues
• Represent SIF and Switzerland in working groups and expert bodies, as well as at conferences

• University degree in law, preferably accompanied by a licence to practise as an attorney‑at‑law and, ideally, several years of professional experience in the financial sector
• Keen interest in technological developments in the financial sector and related legal issues
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills; ability to work independently and organise and manage complex issues effectively; highly goal-oriented and results-focused approach
• Interest in mobile working and familiarity with digital working environments
• Very good knowledge of two official languages and English; knowledge of a third official language is an advantage

In this exciting role, you will contribute to an innovative and future-oriented financial centre and to safeguarding Switzerland's international interests in the areas of capital markets, innovation and financial market infrastructures. A committed and experienced team player, you will develop and support strategic initiatives and their implementation in national and international financial market regulation, focusing on digital finance and innovation.

The State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) is responsible for the coordination and strategic management of international financial, tax and currency matters, and represents Switzerland's interests abroad in these areas. It develops the basis for financial market policy, financial market regulation and Switzerland as a tax location.

Working for Switzerland:
We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.

Embracing diversity:
Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

Staying healthy at work:
We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Equal pay for equal work. We ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.

Work-life balance:
We support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.

Deadline for submissions: 26.01.2026 (midnight)

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Mid‑Senior level

Part-time

Legal

Industries:
Executive Offices

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