University intern (m/f/d) in international financial matters

Key facts

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Economics, Law, or International Relations, or a university degree with proven links to these disciplines.
• Knowledge of the financial system and an interest in complex economic policy issues at national and international level.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, systemic thinking, initiative, and an interdisciplinary approach.
• Excellent command of two official Swiss languages and English, both written and spoken.

Your tasks

• Collaborating on international financial regulatory projects.
• Assessing international regulatory developments and supporting the implementation of Swiss financial market legislation.
• Drafting documents and reports for the Federal Council, Parliament, the public, and international organisations.
• Analysing specialist literature on financial markets, financial regulation, and financial stability.

What they offer

• Overview of current financial market topics, particularly fintech, cybersecurity, insurance regulation, and financial market infrastructures, at the intersection of economics, politics, and law.
• Working for Switzerland with the aim of contributing to the successful Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.
• Support and advice on physical and mental health topics.
• Additional benefits related to the role at the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters.

About the role

The internship takes place at the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SFI) in Bern. The main contribution involves collaborating on international financial regulatory projects, assessing international regulatory developments, and supporting the implementation of Swiss financial market legislation. It also includes drafting documents and reports for the Federal Council, Parliament, the public, and international organisations. The role entails analysing specialist literature on financial markets, financial regulation, and financial stability.

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