Senior Underwriter, Credit & Political Risk Reinsurance (80 - 100%)
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Overview
This is a unique opportunity to join Swiss Re's Credit & Political Risk Reinsurance underwriting team. You will evaluate complex risks, develop tailored solutions, and build strong client relationships. You will drive economic profit while ensuring our risk portfolio remains robust and aligned with our strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
* Analyze and assess treaty and facultative business regarding risks, exposure and profitability and conduct thorough, accurate costing
* Provide expert underwriting recommendations and decisions ensuring compliance with Swiss Re's guidelines and policies
* Negotiate reinsurance terms and conditions directly with clients or in collaboration with Client Underwriters
* Build relationships through regular interaction with insurance clients, brokers and professional service providers in credit ecosystems to gather market intelligence and ensure diligent underwriting
* Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across Client Markets, Business Services, Credit Risk Management, Contracts, Business Management and Finance
* Drive growth by identifying new opportunities and developing innovative solutions that meet client needs
About You / Qualifications
* University degree in business administration, natural science or law
* Proven expertise in structured credit products and bank credit products (e.g. loans, derivatives and structured portfolio transactions)
* Deep understanding of banking and the financial industry with ideally 7-10 years of successful track record in a Credit & Surety (re)insurance underwriting-related position
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills with excellent problem-solving abilities
* Willingness to travel
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of German language
* Experience with innovative technology solutions in the financial or insurance sector
* Understanding of emerging markets and political risk assessment
* Experience in negotiating complex reinsurance contracts
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting credit and surety markets
Role / Compensation
For Switzerland, the annual base salary range for this position is between CHF 132 000 and CHF 198 000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, and the applicant's profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to base salary, Swiss Re offers a performance-based variable component and a range of global and location-specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on Swiss Re policies and the employment contract.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate risk exposure, while our industry-leading claims service provides peace of mind. We value an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking and support equal opportunities for all employees regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. We welcome experienced professionals returning to the workforce and encourage applications that match your skills and experience.
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