Financial Analyst (12 months Working Student - m/f/x/d; 50-80%)

About the Role 

Are you interested in understanding how one of the world's leading financial institutions creates value, allocates capital and engages with investors? Are you excited by the intersection of finance, strategy and capital markets?    

Group FP&A & Investor Relations is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst (Working Student) to join our team. Sitting at the centre of Swiss Re's financial planning, performance management and investor communication, we play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and shaping how Swiss Re is perceived by the investment community. 

   
In this role, you will gain unique exposure to senior management and contribute to projects that directly influence strategic decision-making, financial markets communication and capital allocation. You will work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Strategy, Treasury and the Business Units and develop a deep understanding of how a global financial services company is managed and valued. In this role, you will communicate.

  
Key responsibilities  

• Support financial performance analysis and reporting across Swiss Re's businesses, identifying key trends and business drivers  

• Support the preparation of presentations, reports and analyses for senior management, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors  

• Play an active role in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial results materials, as well as Investor Day and other key investor events  

• Conduct research on financial markets, re/insurance industry trends, sell-side research, competitors and shareholder developments to provide senior management with external insights  

• Support the team's day-to-day operations by maintaining reporting materials, coordinating recurring processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal workflows through the use of analytics and AI  

About the Team

Group FP&A & Investor Relations sits at the centre of Swiss Re's financial and strategic decision-making process. Our work combines financial analysis, corporate strategy, capital management and capital markets communication.  

As part of a small, high-performing team, you will work directly with experienced professionals and gain exposure to executive management, business leaders and the investment community. We foster an environment of intellectual curiosity, ownership and continuous learning, where team members are encouraged to challenge ideas, take initiative and contribute from day one.  

About you 

• Bachelor's degree (completed or close to completion) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field  

• Strong analytical mindset  

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel  

• Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills  

• Proactive, curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced, international environment  

• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information  

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