Community Engagement Lead

Job Title: Community Engagement Lead

Location: Bangalore, India
Reports to: Head Strategic Development India

About Swiss Re:

 Swiss Re (SR) 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.

At Swiss Re we combine experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000+ employees across the world.

About the team – Strategic Development (SD) India:

• We enable SR India's journey towards becoming a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to Swiss Re Group by shaping the strategic agenda and direction of the center's journey working with the location leadership team, multiple business leaders and steering bodies. The team drives various strategic initiatives and projects that deliver the needed impact
• We also deliver impactful Group-wide projects which help Swiss Re's Business Units and Group Functions meet their Must Wins and thereby enabling Swiss Re to meet its overall strategic objectives.
• The team comprises of experts with diverse leadership, consulting and an array of capabilities which help them manage multiple portfolios of projects and initiatives that enable management decisions and deliver high impact results

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to lead and execute strategic communications, community engagement, and manage strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping the internal and external positioning of our India locations, supporting leadership visibility, and driving high-impact initiatives that foster collaboration, culture, and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Leadership Positioning

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences including leadership, functional teams, and broader employee groups.
• Craft compelling narratives, talking points, and content for leadership communications, townhalls, newsletters, and intranet platforms.
• Partner with location leaders to enhance their visibility and positioning through curated messaging, event presence, and stakeholder engagement.

• Community Engagement & Culture Building

• Design and implement community engagement programs that foster inclusion, collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Lead initiatives such as recognition programs and employee engagement events aligned with company values.

• Drive planning, execution, and reporting of key programs including leadership development forums and external client visits.
• Ensure delivery of strategic priorities through structured project management, stakeholder coordination, and impact tracking.
• Act as a thought partner in shaping the location’s strategic agenda and showcasing capabilities to global stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in communications, community engagement and project management roles, preferably in a global or matrixed organization.
• Proven track record in managing initiatives that span across leadership enablement, internal comms, and employee engagement.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with platforms like Yammer, SharePoint, and internal branding tools is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Empathetic communicator with a flair for building communities and culture.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities