Location: 

Zurich, Zurich, CH

Group Strategy Manager (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%);

We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking Group Strategy Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the strategic direction for the Swiss Re Group.

 

About the role

 

This role places you at the heart of Swiss Re's decision-making, offering direct exposure to executive-level strategy and a broad range of topics. You will contribute to the development of the Group's strategic agenda while gaining invaluable experience to grow within a global organisation.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop strategic initiatives by supporting the Group strategic agenda through analyses, research, and thought leadership
  • Drive transformation by contributing to high-impact, cross-functional projects that create value across business units and group functions
  • Generate insights through market, competitor, and financial analyses to help identify risks and opportunities
  • Support executive decision-making by preparing materials for the Group Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Collaborate globally with stakeholders from various business areas and geographies in a fast-paced environment

 

About the Team

 

We are Swiss Re's Group Strategy team, working in close partnership with leadership to shape the future direction. Our international team brings together diverse backgrounds and expertise, enabling us to approach challenges from multiple perspectives. Collaboration is part of our DNA – we rely on teamwork and thrive in a culture that is high-performing and supportive. We are motivated, ambitious, and committed to making our workplace not only purposeful but also enjoyable.

 

About You

 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

  • Strong analytical and data processing skills, with the ability to break down complexity and prioritize
  • Solid understanding of (re)insurance, financial services, or related industries
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience building relationships across functions and geographies
  • Excellent command of English (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus
  • University Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics
  • 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related roles.

 

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 98,000 CHF and 146,000 CHF 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.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

 

 

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 15,000 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.

 

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

 

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