Senior Financial Assumptions Analyst 80-100% - (Hybrid/On-Site) - (m/f/x/d)

Are you looking to start or further develop your career in Finance, dealing with the most important valuation and Group reporting frameworks at Swiss Re? Do you love to work in a creative, interdisciplinary, and international environment? If yes, find out more about our open position in the Financial Assumptions team!

 

About the Role

 

As part of the Financial Assumptions team, you will dive into the world of economic financial assumptions and related methodologies used for Group financial reporting (IFRS) as well as regulatory reporting, Swiss Solvency Test (SST) in particular, working closely together with different stakeholders.

 

Your main activities/responsibilities will include

• Maintenance and regular review of the financial assumptions used for Group IFRS and SST reporting, with a special focus on the IFRS 17 risk adjustment

• Further development of the methodology and related policies used to set financial assumptions at Swiss Re Group

• Maintaining Swiss Re's framework for SST Available Capital to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements

• Applying new technologies (Stargate in particular), analytical methods and programming to develop products and tools that streamline the process from data transformation to insight generation

• Presenting your results in front of senior stakeholders (internal and external)

• Contribution to trainings and general support that the team provides on financial assumptions

About the Team

 

We are a relatively small but visible and dynamic team of about 10 people within Group Reporting responsible for the key financial assumptions used in Group IFRS and SST reporting and the maintenance and development of the methodology for the SST Available Capital. Based in Zurich and Bratislava, our team's focus is on developing meaningful financial assumptions and acting as a center of competence for everything related. Our team collaborates with different functions within Swiss Re (e.g., Risk Management, Treasury, Asset Management) to achieve our goals and regularly reports to senior management, reporting functions including Investor Relations, as well as external stakeholders, in particular regulators and auditors.

 

As a team, we value openness, teamwork and reliability. Facing complex problems every day, we challenge our ideas and appreciate constant feedback to find the best solution and grow individually but also together as a team. Having flat hierarchies, all input is welcome and valued. We thrive for continued development and constantly try to improve ourselves – either by gaining more knowledge in a specific topic or by improving current processes.

 

About You

 

We are looking for a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive economic thinking combined with solid knowledge of the (re-)insurance industry and the associated risks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a high degree of autonomous work ethics who at the same time also enjoys collaborating with others to achieve the best results possible. You should be a curious person who is motivated to discover, discuss and rethink new concepts and ideas on a regular basis. If this description applies to you, then this role might be a perfect fit!

 

• University degree, preferably in Economics, Actuarial or Corporate Finance

• Experience in Finance, Risk Management or similar, preferably in the (re-)insurance industry

• Knowledge of valuation principles for insurance business. Familiarity with IFRS 17, SST or Solvency II is an asset

• Knowledge and interest in data science and programming, preferably Python or PySpark, complete your IT profile. Proficiency in Stargate is a significant plus.

• Passionate about the (re-)insurance business, economics and financial reporting

• Mature and self-confident, with the aptitude to express him-/herself efficiently in one-on-one conversations and in larger groups

• Very good communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral and written English skills

 

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About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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