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Working at the IAIS

Since our establishment in 1994, the IAIS Secretariat has welcomed staff from all over the world to Basel, Switzerland.

The IAIS is also fully committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity among our staff. Working at the IAIS offers a chance to contribute to the development of global insurance standards and collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

There are several ways to join the IAIS:

• Apply for a position by viewing our current vacancies below, or
• Secondment from the supervisory authority in your country.

Our dedicated Secretariat, which continues to excel, overcomes challenges with remarkable team spirit. I am very proud of the steps they have taken to make their work more effective and engage a broader group of members and stakeholders.

Jonathan Dixon, Secretary General

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Testimonials

Find out what it is like to work in our organisation from some of our current staff members.

Aurelie Ostermann, Administrative Assistant - Implementation

How long have you worked at the IAIS and how did you join the organisation?

I started working at the IAIS in August 2021. Prior to joining the organisation, I had already gained valuable experience working at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) for almost a year as an Administrative Officer in the Corporate Security Department. It was this experience at the BIS that played a significant role in my opportunity to join the IAIS and I am truly grateful for it. Before my time at the BIS, I spent nearly six years in the banking sector working as a controller in an internal audit department after completing my studies at the University of Strasbourg where I successfully obtained a master’s degree in Finance.

What are the key projects you are currently working on?

Being an Administrative Officer entails a wide range of diverse and cross-functional tasks that also require a significant human element. Our main activity revolves around providing assistance to our colleagues in the execution of their functions. Whether it’s organizing meetings, managing calendars, handling administrative requests, or providing logistical support, our goal is to ensure that our colleagues have the necessary support to carry out their responsibilities effectively. I think this versatile and support-oriented approach is essential in maintaining operational efficiency and smoothness within our Secretariat.

In addition, I actively contribute to the organization of training sessions aimed at raising awareness among our members, such as the FSI Licence, the First One, and the SIOC program, as well as the Bootcamp for future potential assessors. Furthermore, I am actively involved in assessment projects led by the implementation, like the TJA.

How do you find living in Basel?

I am a cross-border worker, which means I don’t live in Basel. I reside in France, close to the Swiss border, and commute to work. Living in France provides a better cost of living, but it also means being farther from work and in a more rural environment with less cultural diversity. On the other hand, Basel is a cosmopolitan city where one can find everything they need nearby and enjoy a high quality of life.
Whether you live in France or Switzerland, being close to the border gives you the opportunity to visit two magnificent European countries. Not to mention the nearby Basel-Mulhouse airport for your connections to more distant destinations.

What do you like best about your job?

I enjoy my work environment, not only for the cultural diversity of my colleagues and broad international community we are working with, but also because there are highly qualified people, which makes it a first-class place to work.

The diversity of my role also brings me great satisfaction as there is always something new and exciting happening. Moreover, being able to provide assistance to my colleagues in their daily work gives me a sense of purpose and fulfilment, knowing that I am actively contributing to broader objectives.

Joe Perry, Senior Policy Advisor

How long have you worked at the IAIS and how did you join the organisation?

I joined the IAIS in late 2020 from the Financial Stability Board where I had been working since 2015. Before Basel, I worked at Standard Chartered and Barclays on regulatory policy issues and earlier in my career worked for the UK Financial Services Authority on insurance conduct of business policy. I also worked in journalism for more than a decade spending periods at The Sunday Times and Time magazine.

What are the key projects you are currently working on?

The great thing about working at the IAIS is the variety of the work and the ability to work with a really interesting group of colleagues and members from around the world.

I lead on all stakeholder engagement, supporting our efforts to engage with a wide range of stakeholder and receive feedback on our work including the content for our Global Seminar and Annual Conference. In addition, I support other work on climate scenario analysis and disclosures plus work of our FinTech and Retirement Income and Pensions Forums.

How do you find living in Basel?

I moved to Basel from Hong Kong so it was a big change. However, I have really grown to love the quality of life that Basel offers as a city at the heart of Europe. It has a rich history, lots of culture and offers a great opportunities for outdoor activities.

What do you like best about your job?

Being part of a lively international Secretariat with a clear mission is really inspiring and intellectually stimulating. The work provides a breadth of experience it would be hard to find anywhere else.