Fields of activity
Our fields of activity
The Swiss National Bank ensures price stability, thereby contributing to the prosperity of Switzerland and its people. This requires well-trained, motivated specialists from a range of professional backgrounds who, alongside profound knowledge and a sense of responsibility, also share an enthusiasm for the SNB's monetary policy mandate.
People with diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives apply their expertise and commitment to helping us fulfil our unique mandate.
With just over 1,000 employees, colleagues are easily accessible, cooperation is respectful, and our culture is approachable and collaborative.
Our economists analyse the economic situation and create forecasts in order to prepare monetary policy decisions. They monitor the economy, inflation, and the financial and foreign exchange markets, and assess risks to the stability of the financial system. Our statisticians provide the requisite data.
Our research involves developing macroeconomic models and addressing monetary policy issues. The analyses feed into the SNB's reports and publications, and serve as an important basis for decisions.
In addition, our economists represent the SNB on national and international committees and break down complex economic material in such a way that it can be understood by a range of stakeholder groups.
Our data scientists support the SNB in analysing complex economic and financial information and in taking well-founded decisions. They supply the basis for forecasts and also provide financial stability models and risk assessments. They contribute to the ongoing development of modern, data-driven monetary policy.
Our banking specialists ensure that the SNB's monetary policy decisions are implemented effectively.
In the money market area, they manage the liquidity in the banking system and ensure that the SNB policy rate takes effect. Foreign exchange traders buy and sell foreign currency as required. Risk Management establishes the basis for investment policy, which is decided by the Governing Board. Our Asset Management employees invest in the various markets using a broadly diversified approach. The Risk Management unit monitors all investments and the associated transactions, and also measures the return on these investments.
The Banking Operations division ensures the smooth settlement of all transactions conducted in the context of monetary and investment policy, and provides banking services to the Confederation.
The SNB's representatives in Singapore monitor the financial markets in Asia, support the Asset Management division in managing the foreign exchange reserves, and liaise with regional central banks, authorities and financial institutions.
Our IT specialists work as internal partners for the SNB and, together with the specialist units, ensure that IT services meet the highest standards in terms of security, stability, availability and quality.
IT offers exceptional design possibilities: Our IT experts can be involved in finding solutions right from the start and have the opportunity to apply innovative technologies in a unique environment. Solutions are the result of close collaboration between specialists and IT services, who use a variety of tools and methods.
Our employees bring to bear their broad expertise and a high degree of personal responsibility when operating and developing our sophisticated, forward-looking IT solutions.
Our management support specialists - from the Secretariat General to Communications, Human Resources and Internal Audit, as well as Accounting, Controlling, Legal Services and Compliance - form the backbone of the SNB.
With their expertise and experience, they ensure smooth processes and support SNB management in strategic and operational matters.
Our logistics and services specialists assure the supply and distribution of cash in Switzerland, while also helping to keep all our processes running securely and stably.
They ensure physical and operational security, minimise risks and secure technical resources.
Whether working in the Security team, managing the SNB's premises, or providing a wide range of other services, they lay the foundations for secure, smooth and efficient operations at the SNB.
