Client Markets Intern

About the role

We are looking for a Client Markets intern to take part in the Middle East and Africa Life and Health team. The team is responsible for managing key insurance clients and stakeholders across various markets and to present the Swiss Re value proposition in the right players at the right time. 

About the opportunity

The role will be working directly with the Client Markets team in Cape Town as well as collaborating with other functions and departments including local underwriting, actuarial, claims, accounting and finance teams. 

A successful candidate must be able to work at a high standard on their own as well as in a variety of project teams. They also will ensure good communication and within the Client Markets team as well as other local functions they work with. 

Tasks to be performed could include: 
• Assist with the development of client, client relationship, strategy and action plans 
• Working with Excell models/code and data to price employee group schemes
• Monitor the Insurance and reinsurance industry for market trends and developments including competitor intelligence. 
• Liaise with the Business Unit & local peers to ensure complete and accurate information is captured from existing systems 
• Provide services to internal customers (ad-hoc analyses, client meeting presentations, stakeholder consulting) 
• Collaborate with specialists to develop innovative solutions to the client needs 
• Assist with internal scheduling and planning for the Client Markets team across the Life and Health 

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics or Statistics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Self-motivated, hardworking, analytical and proactive 
• Able to work well with individuals at all levels within the organization and be able to articulate ideas 
• Fluent in English 

About the team 

The Client Markets team is tasked with delivering Swiss Re's reinsurance solutions to clients; setting strategy and ensuring effective communications between the members of cross-functional account teams to execute strategy. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join the group. 

About You 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented approach 
• Willingness to be flexible, to learn a variety of new skills and understand new systems quickly 
• Strong analytical background 
• Strong excel and power point skills 
• Ability to work in global and multi-cultural environment 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks at once 
• Ability to take a holistic approach with the appropriate attention to detail 
• An enthusiastic self-starter, able to run on your own. 
• You face challenges in a persistent and persevering manner #LI-Hybrid

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