Graduate Capital Management Analyst

Location: Zurich, CH

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.

About the Programme

We are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. You have a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree with up to 3 years professional experience - we invite you to apply to our graduates@swissre programme 2023.

The programme offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you’ll receive on- and off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different business divisions.

About the role

Be part of the Group Capital Steering team! This role provides an outstanding opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of Swiss Re’s capital management. As Capital Management Analyst, you will support the team in all aspects related to monitoring and steering the financial performance of Swiss Re Group.

This includes:

• Support the Group Capital and Funding plan process, including updates through the year of the capital and liquidity position

• Participate in the production of reports presented to Group Committees

• Analyse value of Swiss Re’s businesses with a focus on capital usage and efficiency, including comparisons to peers

• Contribute to the Own Risk & Solvency Assessment process

• Contribute to valuation and cost of equity analyses, including identification of key value drivers

• Engage in Group Strategy Development and Performance Management analyses

About the team

Our team is part of Group Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis and Capital Steering within Group Treasury. You will contribute to Group Treasury’s mission to provide, steer and optimise the financial resources of the firm to build value for shareholders and internal partners. We collaborate intensively with others within Treasury and outside Treasury including Risk Management, Investor Relations, Principal Investments & Acquisitions, Asset Management and Business Unit Finance departments.

About You

• Successfully completed university degree demonstrating strong quantitative abilities (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics)

• Strong analytical skills and can focus on details without losing track of the bigger picture

• Strong curiosity about/motivation to learn about insurance/reinsurance

• Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness, is a fast learner

• Capacity to readily adapt to a changing and dynamic environment

• Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit

• Ability to express yourself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small groups

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Excellent oral and written English skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

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