Are you a seasoned risk and governance professional with a passion for driving meaningful change in complex, global environments? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact — leading a critical review and transformation of risk management practices within one of Swiss Re's most dynamic and far-reaching operational units.
This is a high-impact mandate at the heart of Swiss Re's Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) function. You will take ownership of a comprehensive and critical review of existing risk management, control design, and assurance practices — identifying gaps, recommending targeted improvements, and driving the implementation of agreed measures across the entire unit. Your work will directly shape the strategic importance and effectiveness of the risk and assurance framework for a global organisation.
The CRES Business Management team is part of a dynamic unit of approximately 450 employees, responsible for delivering comprehensive real estate services and workplace solutions for over 15,000 employees across around 70 locations globally. The team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Swiss Re's global real estate portfolio is managed efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Within this broad and complex operational landscape, effective risk management, robust control design, and strong adherence to governance frameworks are of paramount importance to safeguard the unit's performance and reputation.
You are a senior risk and governance professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You bring a structured yet open-minded approach to problem-solving, a genuine curiosity to understand matters in depth, and the interpersonal skills to bring people along on a journey of change. You are equally comfortable working independently and collaborating across diverse, global teams and you know how to turn insight into action.
For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 124'000 CHF and 186'000 CHF for a full-time role. The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, as well as the applicant's education, expertise 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.
The role offers a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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.