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Are you eager to kick-start your career at the heart of Swiss Re's finance department? Do you thrive in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary, and international environment? Are you passionate about tackling a diverse range of challenging topics in finance? If so, this position is perfect for you!Join our team and contribute to the heart of our finance operations, where your skills and passion will be valued and nurtured.We are looking for young professionals with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn, broaden their knowledge and expertise, and want to make a difference.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated Finance Valuation Analyst to join our Centre of Excellence (CoE) Valuations team within Group Finance Operations & Transformation. The CoE Valuations team is the knowledge powerhouse within the finance operations team for any questions around financial reporting (IFRS, Swiss Solvency Test - SST, Solvency II) for P&C, L&H, as well as investments. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the IFRS framework and components, which is the basis for steering the company, including planning, pricing, reserving, and asset liability management (ALM).Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Supporting the GFO&T Center of Excellence (CoE) Valuations team in its role as the primary contact point for internal stakeholders on IFRS and SST financial reporting matters, providing expert guidance and support.</li><li>Reviewing and ensuring accurate implementation of the IFRS and SST standards in our financial systems.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to global projects, enhancing the effectiveness of our financial operations.</li><li>Supporting the IFRS and SST accounting production teams during peak times and assisting the accounting production of large and complex transactions.</li></ul>About the TeamGlobal Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) is the unit responsible for the accounting and reporting of accurate and consistent financial information for Swiss Re for external reporting and internal analysis facilitating strategic decision-making. This includes IFRS for Group as well as statutory financial information for all Swiss Re legal entities, including SST and Solvency II. GFO&T spearheads the transformation of Global Finance, streamlining it towards a simpler, more effective forward-looking organisation.About YouYou possess strong analytical skills with a keen interest in financial or actuarial concepts. You demonstrate strong personal accountability and are passionate about the (re)insurance business, economics, and financial markets. Your ability to see both the details and the bigger picture sets you apart.Essentials:<ul><li>University degree in Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science or a related field.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration.</li><li>A curious, flexible approach to problem-solving.</li><li>A proactive team player who contributes positively to team dynamics.</li><li>Self-assured and articulate, with the confidence to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and group settings.</li><li>Excellent command of English (spoken and written).</li></ul>We are looking forward to your application!We provide feedback to all candidates. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.About Swiss ReSwiss 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.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.

Are you looking for a new venture at the heart of Swiss Re's accounting and reporting framework? Do you love to work in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary, and international environment? Are you passionate about working on a wide range of interesting and challenging topics embedded in a high-performing team? If yes, find out more about our open position within the L&amp;H Cash Flow team of the GFO&amp;T department!About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated individual to support the production and validation of the L&amp;H cash flow, which is used as an input for the IFRS financial closing for both the Group and the Local entities, as well as for the Swiss Solvency Test (SST) and the Asset Liability Management Process.You will contribute to the success of this key process within the Finance department and interact with the delegated authorities.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Support the quarterly closing process by handling L&amp;H cash flow production under IFRS</li><li>Prepare manual cash flow adjustments together with the regional L&amp;H valuation reserving actuaries and Finance colleagues</li><li>Create automated solutions and contribute to improvements in cash flow controlling activities</li><li>Participate in long-term change requests to improve data quality, including requirements definition and testing</li><li>Maintain close exchange and collaborate with IT business analysts and developers to enhance our reporting landscape</li><li>Assist in preparing audit documentation and evidence, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial results</li></ul>About the TeamGlobal Finance Operations &amp; Transformation (GFO&amp;T) is responsible for the accounting and reporting of accurate and consistent financial information for Swiss Re for external reporting and internal analysis facilitating strategic decision-making.This includes IFRS for Group as well as statutory financial information for all Swiss Re legal entities, including SST and Solvency II. GFO&amp;T spearheads the transformation of Global Finance, streamlining it towards a simpler, more effective forward-looking organisation.We work in a friendly, collaborative, and lively team environment. A position in our team gives you a wide range of opportunities to expand your understanding of the accounting and economics of the Reinsurance business and the operation of the quarterly closing.About YouYou have excellent analytical skills with holistic financial thinking and the ability to interpret financial data. You demonstrate strong personal accountability and are competent to work a flexible schedule and deliver under time pressure.You possess the ability to perform tasks with support and a degree of autonomy, but also collaborate with all partners to deliver on clearly attributed goals and objectives.Your profile:<ul><li>University degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Economics)</li><li>1-3 years' experience in similar positions within Finance or Risk Management</li><li>Actuarial knowledge or pursuing an actuarial qualification is a plus</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with IFRS in L&amp;H (re)insurance setting is a plus</li><li>Committed, proactive, and dedicated personality</li><li>Ability to work accurately and deliver within timelines</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with teams across departments</li><li>Team player, eagerness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit</li><li>Excellent oral and written English skills</li></ul>About Swiss ReSwiss 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.Keywords: Reference Code: 132336

Responsibilities<ul><li>This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a start date of March 1, 2025.</li><li>You dive into the fascinating world of reinsurance business worldwide and contribute to combining the art and science of risk to protect societies.</li><li>You are part of an engaged and empowered team in a wonderful office space in Zurich.</li><li>We provide relevant internal training and introduction to reinsurance. You develop significant work experience and enhance your network.</li><li>You support initiatives around Pricing Excellence, focusing on data analytics.</li><li>You leverage your expertise in a statistical computing language like Python or R.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired experience & competencies<ul><li>Curious mindset, team player attitude, and appetite for continuous learning and achievements in an international context.</li><li>Profound expertise in a statistical computing language like Python or R, with solid programming experience. Experience in applying machine learning models, ideally within actuarial contexts.</li><li>Clear communicator with the ability to convey complex methods, analysis, and ideas effectively to a broad variety of stakeholders.</li><li>Able to withstand pressure and complete tasks within deadlines, bringing a positive attitude to address challenges.</li><li>Citizen of Switzerland or EU country with a respective work permit.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English.</li></ul>Required Education<ul><li>University degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, or a similar quantitative subject.</li></ul>Why Join Us?SCOR supports your career and helps you develop your skills by encouraging mobility and blended learning through the SCOR University. We offer a dynamic, innovative working environment in beautiful, light-filled offices overlooking Lake Zurich.Our compensation includes attractive benefits, such as participation in public transportation and delicious meals. We promote a healthy work-life balance through numerous initiatives and a hybrid working model.As a socially responsible employer, our teams participate each year in projects around civic engagement, wellbeing, and diversity in the workplace, environmental protection, and many others.SCOR promotes diversity and equal treatment in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to evaluation, compensation, and talent management. We care about our employees and empower them to make a difference.We look forward to your application!About usAs a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk.Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” This serves to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices. The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values: we care about clients, people, and societies; we perform with integrity; we act with courage; we encourage open minds; and we thrive through collaboration.

Job DescriptionThe P&M Operations and Actuarial Methods team:<ul><li>Advises and guides other pricing functions in the development of models and cross-model methodologies, and contributes to the design, implementation and sign-off of pricing systems.</li><li>Provides data and a range of diagnostic tools and applications to help pricing teams assess risk more accurately.</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in the development and improvement of pricing and pricing-related methodologies both on the Treaty Reinsurance and Specialty Insurance side.</li><li>Participate in the pricing of treaties during the renewal season(s).</li><li>Participate in pricing analytics projects.</li><li>Participate in R&D activities as needed or possible.</li></ul>QualificationsThe ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Have a PhD in a highly quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science, or have comparable and proven technical skills.</li><li>Have excellent computing skills in a high-level language such as Python, C++, C#, and familiarity with the MS Office suite (Excel, etc.).</li><li>Be progressing towards actuarial qualification/be interested to acquire an actuarial qualification. An actuarial qualification already obtained with an internationally recognised professional body will be a plus.</li><li>Have some insurance domain knowledge and some experience in P&C pricing. Experience in reinsurance pricing will be a plus.</li><li>Have good written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is a given.</li></ul>

Are you interested in actuarial analysis in an exciting Group oversight role?We are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn, broaden their knowledge and expertise, and want to make a difference.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 which officially starts on 1 September 2025.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 will receive on- and off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different lines of business and departments.About the RoleThis role will help you start your career at Swiss Re and give you a broad overview of P&amp;C reserving.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide independent assessment of P&amp;C reserves.</li><li>Implement new reserving models and process improvements using data analysis and statistical modelling skills.</li><li>Contribute to providing management with the most up-to-date information through the Group's quarterly reporting materials.</li><li>Perform 'deep dives' on specific portfolios.</li></ul>About the TeamP&amp;C Actuarial Control provides senior management and the Board(s) of Directors with an independent assessment of our reserves for both Reinsurance P&amp;C and CorSo.We also support the Group Chief Actuary in the preparation of quarterly closing materials and provide the Risk Modelling team with the P&amp;C parameters for the internal model.About YouWe are looking for someone who is energetic and motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills and who pays attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.Essentials:<ul><li>You have successfully completed your university degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or any other degree with a quantitative component.</li><li>You are ready to pursue a professional actuarial qualification.</li><li>You can quickly grasp new concepts and develop them into practical solutions.</li><li>Experience with R and other programming languages/frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with the use of statistical modelling, data science and data visualization tools.</li></ul>Please note that the application process will be open until the beginning of October. The active selection and interview process will start afterwards, and you may not hear from us in the meantime.This does not mean your application is ignored. We will keep you informed of any updates or changes to the schedule. Thank you for your understanding.About Swiss ReSwiss 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.

Are you passionate about ensuring accurate decision-making in reinsurance? Are data-driven analytics with a strong hands-on business focus close to your heart? Within Casualty Data Analytics, you will be involved in these and related fields.About the RoleIn this role, you apply your proven, solid quantitative skills to business problems, delivering tangible, business-relevant insights based on robust quantitative analyses. Staying abreast of ongoing developments in data science, you help the team identify innovations that are most relevant and applicable to our data and tasks.Identifying convincing as well as counter-intuitive results and drawing business-relevant inferences are our natural test of applicability and relevance.Through continuous, close interactions with our partner teams you will be:<ul><li>Working with our unique Casualty exposure data, supporting the team in further enhancing it, enriching it with further relevant data.</li><li>Extracting actionable business insights while helping us identify and apply the right tools from the rapidly evolving data science landscape.</li><li>Together with our actuarial colleagues, working on ongoing developments of costing models and tools for Casualty business.</li></ul>About the Unit and the TeamOur work at Swiss Re's Casualty Portfolio Analytics and Steering department is all about data-led underwriting in Casualty, both deal-specific and at portfolio level. Identifying trends in Casualty business and translating them into costing and portfolio steering is our passion.We are a multi-national team of around 40 actuaries, underwriters, and data scientists with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and professional experience operating out of various locations.About YouYou are able to translate quantitative results into intuitive visualizations and figures to communicate and support the business message. Eager to interact directly with our stakeholders in costing, underwriting, and reserving, you help the team ensure buy-in to our solutions and collect feedback for further developments and refinements.In addition to a solid actuarial or data-analytical background, you can demonstrate your ability to perform within a diverse team spread over multiple locations and different time zones.Your qualifications and interests:<ul><li>Actuarial or data-analytical background, able to demonstrate robust hands-on experience within the domain.</li><li>Interest in the casualty (re)insurance domain, possibly supported by actuarial studies.</li><li>Passion and curiosity to work in a diverse international environment.</li><li>While not necessarily an experienced programmer, you are interested in hands-on quantitative analyses and possess solid analytical experience, e.g., with Python or R.</li><li>Proactive and strong communicator in English, both written and oral.</li><li>With a focus on getting things done, you are a team player, bringing a deep appreciation and understanding of Swiss Re culture and values.</li></ul>About Swiss ReSwiss 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 to cybercrime.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.

Based in Zurich and reporting to the Head of Pricing, Global Lines, you will support initiatives around Pricing Excellence, with a focus on data analytics. Achieving pricing excellence will be a key contributor to enable SCOR to meet its long-term profit targets.Responsibilities<ul><li>This is a 12-months fixed-term contract with start date March 1, 2024.</li><li>You dive into the fascinating world of reinsurance business worldwide and meaningfully contribute to combining the art and science of risk to protect societies.</li><li>You are part of an engaged and empowered team and are invited to wonderful office space in Zurich.</li><li>We provide relevant internal trainings and introduction to reinsurance. You develop significant work experience and enhance your network.</li><li>You support initiatives around Pricing Excellence, with a focus on data analytics.</li><li>You leverage your profound expertise in a statistical computing language like Python or R.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Curious mind-set, team player attitude and appetite for continuous learning and achievements in an international context.</li><li>Profound expertise in a statistical computing language like Python or R, accompanied with solid programming experience. Experience in applying machine learning models, ideally within actuarial contexts.</li><li>Clear communicator. Ability to take complex methods, analysis and ideas and communicate effectively to a broad variety of stakeholders.</li><li>Able to withstand pressure and to complete tasks within deadlines. Brings positive attitude to address challenges.</li><li>Citizen of EU country or eligible to work full-time in Switzerland with respective work permit.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English.</li></ul>Required Education<ul><li>University degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative subject.</li></ul>Why Join Us?SCOR supports your career and helps you develop your skills by encouraging mobility, blended learning through the SCOR University and offering a dynamic, innovative working environment in beautiful, light-filled offices overlooking Lake Zurich.Our compensation includes attractive benefits (such as participation to public transportation and delicious meals) and we promote a healthy work life balance through numerous initiatives and a hybrid working model.As a socially responsible employer, our teams participate each year in projects around civic engagement, wellbeing and diversity in the workplace, environmental protection, and many others.SCOR promotes diversity and equal treatment in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to evaluation, compensation and talent management. The Group is proud to employ people who care about each other, their community and society as a whole. We do everything we can to encourage these attitudes in our employees and to empower them to make a difference.We look forward to your application!About usSCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver “The Art &amp; Science of Risk”, SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk – from Life &amp; Health and Property &amp; Casualty insurance to Investments. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy. This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR’s success.

About the RoleThe focus of this role is to support the economic valuation and financial reporting under local GAAP, EVM and Solvency II for the Irish medical expense business (Medex), underwritten by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in collaboration with Laya, an Irish life and health company.Furthermore, it will support the transformation of the actuarial reserving process from US GAAP to IFRS 17.As a Junior Reserving Actuary you will contribute by performing the following tasks<ul><li>support the actuarial valuation under local and Liechtenstein statutory, Economic Value Management (EVM) and Solvency II requirements for the Irish Health insurance portfolio</li><li>support the transformation of the actuarial valuation process from US GAAP to IFRS 17</li><li>preparing the internal and external (statutory) financial reportings and presentations</li><li>closely cooperate with major internal stakeholders (Claims, Underwriting, Pricing, Finance/Accounting) including monthly reporting on key issues to provide early warning signals to senior management</li><li>review and analyse detailed adhoc portfolio</li></ul>Key factors to a successful fulfillment of these responsibilities are close interactions with the main internal stakeholders as well as observation of external factors such as market and regulatory changes followed by adequate measures.Did we fuel your interest? Apply now!About the TeamThe incumbent will be part of our Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Zurich based actuarial team which is responsible for settling technical reserves at adequate levels meeting all local statutory, US GAAP, and IFRS 17 requirements for the region Europe and Middle East.
In addition, we are supporting Swiss Re Group in all actuarial risk management aspects with respect to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.About YouThe most relevant criteria for this position are the following:<ul><li>graduate in a quantitative field with interest in insurance mathematics or junior professional in actuarial field</li><li>experience with and curiosity about programming</li><li>strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal English communication skills</li><li>ability to prioritize, plan, and implement across multiple work efforts simultaneously</li><li>integrative and proactive personality with the ability to successfully work together with different personal styles and cultures</li></ul>We are looking forward to your application!About Swiss ReSwiss 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.

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