Regulatory pressure, geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence, changing client expectations, and the ongoing battle for talent: Switzerland’s financial center is undergoing a period of profound transformation. But how do professionals from banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, and family offices assess the current environment? Take part in our major online survey — participation is worthwhile.

Will robots and AI soon replace certain jobs in the financial industry? The new finews survey examines the extent to which artificial intelligence is already reshaping everyday working life. (Image: Andrea De Santis/Unsplash)

Friday, 15 May 2026 08:33

finews, together with the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) and Swiss communications agency «Communicators», is launching for the 15th time its annual survey on career prospects in Switzerland’s financial industry. The survey is aimed at professionals working in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, as well as students and trainees preparing for a career in finance.

The survey focuses on the future competitiveness of Switzerland’s financial center, the industry’s most significant opportunities and risks, and the topics expected to shape the sector most strongly in the years ahead. How attractive will Switzerland remain compared with other international financial hubs? Which risks are causing the greatest concern among market participants?