The division Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) is looking for a Head CRES Service Management (CRES SM). You will directly report to theGlobal Head CRESand be part of theCRES Executive Team.
About the Role
As Head of CRES Service Management, you will lead a department of seven direct reports and five specialized units of skilled professionals. This cross-functional organization is focused on steering, developing, and optimizing services and the corporate real estate portfolio. Success in this role will rely on strong collaboration and close partnerships with the CRES Regions.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering global services aligned with Swiss Re’s NEXT ambitions, including:
Real Estate Projects – Managing global construction projects
Service Projects – Leading (digital) project management and consultancy services
Group Travel Management – Overseeing business travel and corporate credit card programs
Global Centre Operations – Managing lease accounting, the CRES ContactOne landscape, and related operations
Group Own Insurance Portfolio Management – Responsibility for Swiss Re’s internal insurance portfolio (travel, property, liability, etc.)
Art, Curating & Collection – Managing Swiss Re’s art assets
Building & Technical Facilities Coordination – Steering global building infrastructure strategy and optimization
Additional Responsibilities:
Coordinating theCRES digital landscape and initiativesin close collaboration withGroup Digitital & Technology Office (GDTO)
Serving as a member of Swiss Re’s Emergency Management Team
About the Team
Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES)is globally responsible for Swiss Re’s corporate real estate, including the management of efficient and functional office environments, as well as the delivery of high-quality services that support the daily business needs of our customers.
TheCRES Service Managementdepartment is tasked with developing and supporting these services, offering expertise and guidance across the full CRES service portfolio. It also serves as the key service-related interface to theCRES Regionsand theGroup Digital & Technology Office (GDTO).
About You
We’re looking for a self-motivated and collaborative leader who thrives in complex, global environments. You bring strong interpersonal and people management skills, with the ability to unify diverse teams and build trust across functions. You’re confident engaging with senior stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and constructively challenging the status quo.
You work well under pressure, adapt quickly to change, and maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement. With a positive, can-do mindset, you lead by example and inspire those around you to grow and succeed.
You have:
Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Corporate Real Estate Management, or an MBA.
Demonstrated experience in leading complex operations and large-scale global initiatives.
Proven ability to align diverse teams and drive change across a complex, global network.
Strong understanding of Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES), with solid business acumen and domain expertise.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to identify and address client needs; excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent in business English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please include a cover letter that addresses the following three questions:
Why are you interested in this position?
What qualifications and experiences make you a strong fit?
Why do you believe you are the right candidate for this role?
For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 160,000 and CHF 240,000 (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 addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.
Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
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 14,000 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.
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