About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Geo Product Manager to join our dynamic Geo team in Zurich. In this role, you'll ensure that Swiss Re effectively leverages geospatial data to enhance underwriting decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Owning and advancing the development of geospatial products related to NatCat events and exposure data.
2. Engaging proactively with stakeholders to understand business needs and translating these into technical requirements.
3. Defining, prioritizing, and managing the product roadmap.
4. Collaborating closely with natural catastrophe modeling experts to develop products that drive confident NatCat underwriting decisions.
About the Team
This role is embedded in the Cat & Geo Modelling team, which is spread across Zurich, Bangalore, and Singapore. Our team develops and advances Swiss Re's proprietary catastrophe modeling framework and ensures that geospatial information is accurately considered in those models. Additionally, we develop user applications to support risk assessment and insurance costing.
Our team is part of the broader Cat Perils department, responsible for Swiss Re’s global natural catastrophe risk assessment. Comprising around 60 engineers and scientists from diverse disciplines, we continually enhance our proprietary modeling capabilities for natural hazards, making it one of the largest and most sophisticated in-house frameworks in the re/insurance industry.
We work closely with Swiss Re’s underwriting teams and clients to uphold and advance our NatCat models. Ultimately, we create value for Swiss Re by enabling confident NatCat decisions.
About You
You are a self-driven and proactive professional committed to high-quality work. You have experience working with remote teams in a global, cross-cultural environment. As an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders and understanding their needs.
Technical skills and experience include:
* Master's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline, preferably Geoinformatics, Geomatics, or Remote Sensing
* At least 2 years of experience as a product manager, with a background in mapping or geospatial data products
* A proven track record of guiding products from concept to successful release
* Ability to manage multiple products in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Hands-on experience with geospatial tools (QGIS, ArcGIS Online) and programming (spatial SQL, Python with libraries like GDAL, geopandas, rasterio)
* Ability to develop prototypes rapidly and iterate experimentally
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Nice to have:
* Experience in building or applying NatCat models
We look forward to your application!
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, working to make the world more resilient. We address risks from natural disasters, climate change, cybercrime, and more, covering Property & Casualty and Life & Health sectors. With over 14,000 employees worldwide, we combine experience, innovation, and expertise to create opportunities and solutions for our clients.
Our success relies on fostering an inclusive culture that encourages new perspectives and innovative thinking. We promote a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or other characteristics. Our inclusive and flexible environment allows everyone to bring their authentic selves and passion for sustainability to work.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for suitable positions that match your skills and experience.
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