Are you looking to kickstart your career at the intersection of (re)insurance and finance? Do you want to be at the heart of producing Swiss Re's financial statements while helping drive continuous improvement and simplification across our processes? If you thrive in an international, interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our Intra-Group Retrocession (IGR) & External Retrocession team and embark on a journey of hands‑on learning, professional growth and meaningful impact.
About the Role
As an intern in our Intra-Group Retrocession (IGR) & External Retrocession team, you'll gain invaluable hands‑on experience in financial accounting and reporting within a leading global reinsurance company. You'll collaborate with professionals across Finance, IT, and Risk Management departments while developing practical skills that will set a strong foundation for your future career.
Key Responsibilities
Produce financial statements for IGR and external retrocession with a focus on IFRS17 during quarterly closing cycles
Validate and analyze financial figures, serving as the main point of contact for inquiries related to internal and external retrocession results
Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and exploring new technologies to enhance accuracy and productivity
Ensure data integrity and completeness within our financial systems
Support strategic initiatives and projects related to the financial reporting landscape
About the Team
Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) is responsible for delivering accurate, consistent and high‑quality financial information for Swiss Re's external reporting and internal decision‑making. This includes Group IFRS reporting, statutory financial statements for all legal entities, as well as SST and Solvency II. Within GFO&T, the IGR & External Retrocession team plays a central role in the accounting and reporting of intra‑group and external retrocession transactions, with a strong focus on IFRS 17. We also drive the transformation of Global Finance towards a simpler, more efficient and forward‑looking organization. We work in a friendly, collaborative and international team environment, where curiosity, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.
About You
You're a curious and motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to learn in a dynamic, global environment. You enjoy working with numbers, have strong analytical abilities, and thrive in collaborative settings where you can contribute while developing your professional skills.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field (or Swiss qualification: Fachmann/-frau im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen)
Basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Interest in quarterly closing processes and financial reporting
Willingness to learn and work with finance systems (e.g. SAP, FPSL, LFD)
Good proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Fluent in English, written and spoken
These are additional nice to haves:
Basic knowledge of other international/local accounting standards (US GAAP, SCO, Swiss GAAP FER)
First exposure to accounting, auditing, or finance roles (internships, working student roles, projects)
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
The start date is 1. May 2026 or upon mutual agreement, with an internship duration of 6 to 12 months, depending on availability and agreement. Please note that the review process will start after 9 March 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application! Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens : Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
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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