Zurich, Zurich, CH
Communications Intelligence Lead (80 - 100%, Hybrid, m/f/x/d)
About the role
The Head Communications Intelligence plays a pivotal role in strengthening our Communications Intelligence & Positioning team's ability to anticipate, understand, and proactively respond to the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the reinsurance industry. This role is responsible for translating insights from internal and external sources into actionable and business-relevant recommendations – ensuring they inform strategic decision making, stakeholder communication, and leadership positioning.
Key responsibilities
• Guide the identification and collection of insights from diverse internal and external sources, including market trends, stakeholder sentiment, competitor activities, and societal developments
• Provide forward-looking intelligence and insights that shape corporate positioning, executive communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Translate complex data and trends into clear proposals, briefings or trends reports that shape messaging priorities and campaign decisions
• Support the prioritization and planning of communication initiatives based on evidence-backed insights and risk/opportunity assessments
• Ensure insights are actively applied, tracked, and reflected in communication strategies, CEO positioning, messaging frameworks, and leadership engagements
• Manage external agency supporting the team with intelligence on emerging topics as well as advising on CEO positioning
• Foster an internal culture of insight-driven decision-making and proactive environmental scanning by acting as the intelligence hub for the Group Communications team
• Stay on top of emerging technologies and digital trends - including AI, data analytics - and explore how they can be leveraged to enhance insights
About you
• Proven track record in corporate positioning, strategic advisory, competitive intelligence, or related fields (5+ years of relevant experience)
• Excellent understanding of global issues and trends
• Strong analytical, and insight-synthesis capabilities
• Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial industry; experience in insurance or reinsurance sector is a plus
• Effective collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of seniority
For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 118,000 EUR and EUR 176,000 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, specialisation, skills and experience. In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• Experience working in or with global organisations with diverse stakeholder landscapes
• Curious, analytical, and outcome-driven mindset
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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