FINMA is Switzerland’s independent financial-markets regulator. Its mandate is to supervise banks, insurance companies, exchanges, securities dealers, collective investment schemes, and their asset managers and fund management companies. It also regulates distributors and insurance intermediaries. It is charged with protecting creditors, investors and policyholders. FINMA is responsible for ensuring that Switzerland’s financial markets function effectively.

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FINMA

FINMA's headquarters in Bern, Switzerland

Birgit Rutishauser

Francesco Lava

Marie-Hélène Ebneter

Raul de Serra Frazão

Vera Carspecken

Niko Kehm

Markus Jaggi

Philippe Brügger

Marianne Bourgoz Gorgé

Thomas Flückiger

Alexandra Karg

Annemarie Nussbaumer

Alain Girard

Thomas Hirschi

The Legal and Compliance Specialists team at FINMA is responsible for ensuring that the organization's regulatory activities adhere to Swiss and international law. This team evaluates legal compliance, provides guidance on policy development, and handles enforcement issues across various financial sectors. Their expertise encompasses areas such as asset management, insurance, and recovery planning, helping to protect investors and maintain the integrity of Swiss financial markets.

Legal and Compliance Specialists

This department focuses on providing expertise in legal matters and policy development.

Legal and Policy

This department oversees the regulatory compliance and operational standards of various financial and banking institutions.

Supervision Division

This department manages and analyzes potential risks to ensure the organization's stability and compliance.

Risk Management

The Risk Management and Financial Analysis team at FINMA is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various financial sectors, including banking and insurance. They employ advanced analytical techniques to evaluate liquidity, interest rate, funding, and cybersecurity risks, ensuring that Switzerland's financial markets remain stable and secure. The team also focuses on sustainability and compliance with regulatory standards, playing a critical role in protecting creditors and investors while promoting sound financial governance.

Risk Management and Financial Analysis

The Technology and IT Support team at FINMA is responsible for managing and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure and applications to ensure efficient regulatory operations. They provide technical assistance and support for various systems, including SAP solutions, while leveraging data science and analytics to enhance decision-making processes. The team also focuses on cybersecurity measures, project management, and the integration of innovative technologies to support FINMA's mission of effective financial market regulation.

FINMA

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Teams

Legal and Compliance Specialists

Legal and Policy

Supervision Division

Risk Management

Risk Management and Financial Analysis

Technology and IT Support

Offices

FINMA

Org chart

Teams

Legal and Compliance Specialists

Legal and Policy

Supervision Division

Risk Management

Risk Management and Financial Analysis

Technology and IT Support

Offices

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