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We-re looking for curious, motivated graduates with strong people skills who want to grow, learn, and make a difference. If you hold a Bachelor-s, Master-s, or PhD and have up to three years of professional experience, apply for our 18-month Graduate Programme starting on 1 September 2027.
You-ll gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of reinsurance, rotate into different teams, and receive tailored training to build your expertise. This is your opportunity to shape your career, help protect societies from the world-s most threatening hazards, and contribute to making the world more resilient.
By the end of the programme, you-ll have built the skills, foundations and network to pursue a wide range of career opportunities within Swiss Re.
This early recruitment cycle is dedicated specifically to Group Strategy and Group Reporting & FP&A Graduate positions.
Additional Graduate opportunities across P&C, L&H, Risk Management, Finance & Asset Management functions in Zurich, London, Paris, Milan, and Bratislava will be advertised from November onwards.
About the Role ###
As a Swiss Solvency Test Reporting Analyst in the Graduate programme, you will develop a broad understanding of financial reporting under the Swiss Solvency Test (SST), the most important regulatory reporting and solvency framework for Swiss Re, while contributing across the financial reporting and performance management value chain.
Working alongside experienced professionals across multiple functions, you will gain broad understanding of Swiss Re's financial reporting process and disclosures, SST calculation as well as related regulatory requirements. You will contribute to analytical and operational tasks that ensure timely and high-quality external and internal reporting of Swiss Re's SST position.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the preparation and calculation of Swiss Re-s available capital and its expected change under SST for Swiss-domiciled legal entities and the Group.
- Support the production of the annual SST report submitted to FINMA, as well as the Financial Condition Report reported externally.
- Collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Asset Management, Treasury, Finance IT, and Risk Management.
- Analyze key drivers and prepare insights for Finance stakeholders and business partners
- Execute consistency checks and ensure completeness of controls.
- Oversee the reconciliation of IFRS and SST balance sheets
- Look for opportunities to standardize and automate reporting processes
- Contribute to finance-related projects that strengthen operational efficiency, controls, and business resilience
- Support the team in maintenance and development of financial codes for underlying calculations
About the Team ###
You will be part of the Financial Assumptions & SST Reporting team within Group Finance, a collaborative group of professionals based in Bratislava and Zurich.
Our team is responsible for the preparation of the SST available capital as well as the expected change in risk-bearing capital information. Our team values openness, collaboration, and diversity, and we are committed to delivering high-quality financial information. In addition to regular reporting, we support SST policy work, transaction reviews, deliver internal training, and contribute to strategic projects.
As a graduate, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals, build a strong internal network, and gain insights and establish the foundation for a career within Group Finance.
About You ###
We are looking for people who:
- Have completed, or are about to complete, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics in Corporate Finance, or a related field.
- High numerical aptitude, integrity, and adaptability.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a holistic financial mindset.
- Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate commitment to delivering high-quality results under time pressure.
- Communicate clearly and confidently, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
- Have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and programming skills (e.g., Python) and are excited to explore emerging technologies, including AI-enabled applications.
- Are proactive, self-motivated, and show eagerness to learn new skills and technologies.
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
Please note: The application process will remain open until at least October 18th. We greatly appreciate every application and carefully review each one. As a result, the selection process may take some time, but please rest assured that your application is being given thorough consideration. We aim to provide an update on your application by November 16th at the latest.
Candidates selected for the final stage will be invited to our Assessment Centre on Friday, November 27th, preceded by an informal networking dinner with Swiss Re representatives on the evening before. Please ensure you are available for both events.
To learn more about the programme and the recruitment process, visit our website: Graduate Programme | Swiss Re
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 15,000 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.
We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.
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