Research Editor and Editorial Manager (Hybrid)

About the role 

This position, of Research Editor and Editorial Manager, is key to the creation of exceptional quality original research and thought leadership for Swiss Re's clients and partners. 
You will work on our industry-leading sigma research and other publications, delivering high quality text editing and supporting the team on setting and managing production schedules.

Main activities
Trusted partner: in this role, you will be an expert advisor to SRI's team of more than 40 research analysts in Zurich, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing and Bangalore. 
Your role is to assist them from concept to final proofread, listening to their needs, keeping them on track and ultimately helping to translate their specialist knowledge into compelling narratives accessible to Swiss Re clients and partners (external and internal).
Editing quality: you will copy-edit economics and insurance-market related reports, with a focus on content narrative, key takeaways, attention to detail (accuracy and consistency) and language quality (grammar, spelling, punctuation).

About Swiss Re Institute

We originate actionable insights to support profitable risk-taking, by providing input for internal planning and business steering, creating business-focused research, and positioning SRI and Swiss Re with external stakeholders. 
SRI is a Group Function reporting to the Group CEO. We are a diverse set of around 60 colleagues working in teams across various locations.

About the team 

You will be part of Swiss Re Institute's editorial function, reporting to the Head Editorial Office. You will edit in English and manage the overall production schedules of your assigned publications to meet defined deadlines. You will support the senior editors and collaborate with other teams in Swiss Re, from Communications to Compliance.

Working environment

To be successful, agility is key. You will be required to switch focus and energy between different tasks, often at short notice. To this end, a "can-do" attitude is key. You will need resilience as the working environment can be high pressure, and on occasion you will likely need to be flexible in working hours to meet publication deadlines.

About you

•    University degree, preferably with a qualification in economics or a finance-related field

•    C2 level (native level or near-native level) fluency in English, with excellent grammar, spelling, and style; German helpful but not essential
•    Professional background in financial journalism or editing
•    Good MS Office skills: Word, Excel, CoPilot and Powerpoint.
•    Insurance sector knowledge a plus
•    Strong analytical and numerical skills
•    Ability to "spot-the-story" in sometimes technical-heavy prose
•    Good interpersonal skills

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1,900 and EUR 3,200 per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:​
•    the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
•    the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.​

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

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