University Ambassador (Volunteer, Remote)

About the role

SFTA, the Swiss Finance+Technology Association, is looking for a University Ambassador, a volunteer and remote role representing SFTA within a university community. The ambassador supports SFTA's visibility among students, researchers and academic partners.

Key responsibilities

• Promote SFTA events and initiatives on campus and online, and share information about fintech, innovation and SFTA activities with student and faculty networks
• Encourage participation in SFTA programs, workshops and webinars
• Help identify collaboration opportunities with university departments, student clubs and innovation hubs, and possibly support the organisation of joint events
• Provide feedback on university needs, student interests and possible improvements to SFTA's engagement with academic institutions

Required profile

• Strong interest in finance, technology and innovation, with motivation to help grow the Swiss and European fintech ecosystem
• Current university enrolment or strong links to academic communities; prior involvement in student associations or campus initiatives is an advantage
• Fluency in English; German, French or Italian is beneficial

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills and proactive networking within the university environment
• Organisational and coordination skills for event promotion and logistics
• Comfort with digital tools and social media platforms
• Self-directed and reliable, able to work remotely