ISFB2024-09-30T15:21:19+02:00

We are the skills and career development hub for the financial sector in French-speaking Switzerland.

Professional association of over 50 financial institutions

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Our services

Training courses not to be missed this autumn

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Network reach

Upcoming thematic meetings

Conferences in small groups, the ideal opportunity to meet recognized professionals and learn more about exciting topics.

Upcoming coaching circles

Coaching Circles are an opportunity to discuss day-to-day managerial situations with other executives, and to collectively develop your skills.

Develop your talents

through an integrated approach

Financial institutions

Maintain competitiveness and comply with regulations

Maintain competitiveness and comply with regulations

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The duty to train is specified in the LSFin (Art. 22): "Financial service providers shall ensure that their employees have the skills, knowledge and experience required by their activity".

Competence center
  • Private Banking & Asset Management
  • Retail & Corporate Banking
  • Law, Risk and Compliance
  • Cross-functional support
  • Management and Human Resources
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Individuals

Develop your skills and employability

Develop technical and interactive skills and employability

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Continuing training throughout your career is essential to maintain your skills and employability.

Career Center
  • Orientation
  • Support
  • Employability
  • Network

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Continuing Education

Supporting the maintenance and development of skills in banking and finance

The news

Interview with Grégoire Pennone, CEO of ONE Swiss Bank SA

  • Antoine Mach

Interview with Antoine Mach, ISFB Sustainable Finance Certificate Program Director

Interview with Mélanie Erb-Zimet, qualified tax expert and ISFB-certified wealth planner

  • Eva Joss

Interview with Eva Joss, ISFB Certified in Sustainable Finance

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ISFB Certificate Management Assistant

ISFB Private Banking Certificate

ISFB Investment Advisor Certificate

ISFB Certificate in Banking Management and Adaptability

Certifications

Evaluate and certify technical and interpersonal skills in banking and finance

The news

Interview with Nicolas Vialis, ISFB Lecturer on SAQ, CFA and CAIA re-certification programs

Interview with Daniel Meyer, Head of Certification and Member of the Executive Board at SAQ Swiss Association for Quality

Danièle Felley, ISFB exam expert - The "vault" of financial competence

ISFB launches 4 new SAQ recertification packages

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SAQ CWMA "Legal and compliance refresh" recertification package (one day, face-to-face)

SAQ CWMA certification preparation program - english session

CWMA Intra recertification package

SAQ CWMA certification preparation program - French session

Career development

Supporting career development in banking and finance at every stage

The news

  • Stéphane Bonzon - psychologist

What the career paths of Swiss bank executives tell us about skills and talent development

  • Stéphane Bonzon - psychologist

What do we know about continuing education? An update from our psychologist Stéphane Bonzon

  • Stéphane Bonzon - psychologist

AI and skills development in banking: what premises?

Interview with Brice Rattez, Director of Human Resources, Société Générale (Suisse) SA

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Outplacement

Career counselling

Technical and sales coaching

Management coaching

Network reach

Support professional networking and knowledge-sharing in banking and finance

The news

Review of regulatory changes as we enter autumn 2024

Spring 2024: a busy spring for regulatory news

Launch of the ISFB Hub

Participation in a FAPSE research project at the University of Geneva

Who we are

ISFB is the competence and career center for banks and financial institutions in French-speaking Switzerland. The Institute offers services specific to the banking and finance sector in the fields of Continuing Education, Certifications, Career Development and Network Outreach. Founded in 1987 as a non-profit professional association, the ISFB currently brings together over fifty banking and financial institutions throughout French-speaking Switzerland.

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Our members

Gathered within our non-profit professional association, our members account for nearly 80% of salaried employment in the sector.

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