Munich, DE
Actuarial Analyst P&C - Graduate (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)
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 Graduate 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 Role
This position is an ideal start to your career at Swiss Re. Not only will you gain a broad overview of P&C reserving, but you will also get to know large parts of our P&C reinsurance organization.
We are looking for an ambitious reserving actuary to join our team in performing quarterly and yearly reserve calculations for EMEA market business.
• You will work with a brand-new actuarial reserving tool, apply the various actuarial reserving methods and decide on the most appropriate reserves for the financial accounts.
• You will estimate nominal ultimate claims and their pay-out patterns, digging deeper into portfolios as required to identify segments needing specific focus and separate monitoring.
• You will challenge costing accuracy, contribute to reporting and build a deep understanding of liability reinsurance in particular.
• You regularly interact with other functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Technical Accounting and Finance as well as with senior management and build trustful long-term relationships.
About the Team
The hub Munich EMEA reserving team consists of 6 actuaries. We value a good team and collaborative spirit. We frequently interact with a large number of stakeholders from different functions and locations. Therefore, we value strong communication skills on top of technical expertise. Our Munich reserving hub mainly reserves all EMEA Motor treaty business.
About You
We 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:
• 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.
• You are ready to pursue a professional actuarial qualification.
• You can quickly grasp new concepts and develop them into practical solutions.
• Experience with R or other programming languages/frameworks
Please note that the application process will be open until end of January 2025. The active selection and interview process will start afterwards, and you may not hear from us in the meantime. This does not mean you application is ignored. Please keep this in mind in case you do not hear from us within upcoming weeks. We will keep you informed of any updates or changes to the schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
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 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.
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