Institutional members

ISFB: the collective brand of financial players in French-speaking Switzerland who pay particular attention to the skills of their employees.

We are the Competence and Career Centre for banks and financial institutions in French-speaking Switzerland!

ISFB is...

  • an institute specializing in skills development in the fields of finance and banking
  • a not-for-profit trade association representing some fifty Swiss banking and financial institutions;
  • a benchmark for skills development in the banking and finance industry for almost 40 years;
  • services tailored to the needs of banks and financial institutions: professional training, preparation for Swiss and international certifications, career development and network outreach.

Why become an institutional member of the ISFB?

By joining the ISFB, your establishment is joining the collective effort to ensure the solidity and sustainability of the French-speaking world's financial center, by affirming its commitment to developing the skills of the sector's employees.

Being a member means :

  • Affirm your attractiveness as a responsible, forward-looking employer, by demonstrating your commitment to competence and professional excellence.

  • Access to a unique network of expertise covering all banking professions (Retail, Corporate, Private Banking, Asset Management, Pensions, Legal and Compliance, support and back-office functions), as well as managerial and strategic skills specific to the sector.

  • Benefit from customized solutions for your training needs, thanks to ISFB's support in designing and implementing programs tailored to your priorities.

  • Support your teams' progress with career development and guidance services: skills assessments, individual coaching, assessments, managerial and sales support, specialized recruitment, in- and outplacement. These services provide invaluable support, particularly for smaller establishments.

  • Participate in exclusive discussion and sharing circles, such as the Matinée des DRH des banques romandes, the COO lunch or the Marketing and Communication Managers' lunch.

  • Benefit from services included in the annual package, such as retirement preparation or career coaching workshops (limited places, subject to availability).

  • Benefit from preferential conditions on the entire ISFB training catalog, both face-to-face and distance learning, with a 25% discount for your company and all your employees.

In short, becoming an institutional member of the ISFB means joining the banking and financial ecosystem in French-speaking Switzerland, and affirming that your establishment is part of the collective that places competence at the heart of the financial center's future.

A non-profit association based in Geneva, ISFB's mission is to develop skills for the benefit of its members and the financial community in French-speaking Switzerland, through training, career support, conferences and the promotion of financial education.

At the heart of ISFB, our members bring together the leading banking and financial institutions in French-speaking Switzerland. Representing almost 80% of salaried employment in the industry, they are the collective strength of the Association, ensuring that it is firmly rooted in the realities of the field, while actively contributing to its development and influence.

ISFB's governing body, the Board brings together senior executives from member financial institutions. Elected by the General Meeting, they define strategic orientations, supervise activities and support the Executive Board with their expertise and their roots in the banking ecosystem.

The Institute is managed by a General Management team, responsible for strategic management, relations with the banking ecosystem, marketing and communications. It is supported by a management team and specialists responsible for delivering all services to the highest standards, as well as a Programs Department dedicated to monitoring and designing the offering.

Membership Application Form

An initial, no-obligation contact will be arranged with our general management following your request.