Location:
Zurich, Zurich, CH
Public Affairs Manager (m/f/x/d, 80-100% Hybrid)
About the role
As a Public Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for positioning Swiss Re as a thought leader and leading risk knowledge company. You'll be building Swiss Re's reach and influence with decision makers and engaging us in the global discussions and debates underway on the topics that matter most to our business. To achieve that, you'll be communicating thought leadership content and building networks of influence with NGOs, IGOs, academia, industry associations and think tanks while also elaborating strategies to shape stakeholders' thinking and conversations on Swiss Re's Group Topics and as the manager of the 'Navigating Global Markets' Group Topic.
About the role - Tasks
Position Swiss Re as a thought leader and leading risk knowledge company in the re/insurance industry
Lead the 'Navigating Global Markets' Group Topic and run the communications campaigns for the "World Insurance" and "Global Economic Outlook" sigma reports
Lead relationships with financial services trade associations
Support the building and delivery of a comprehensive and impactful Public Affairs engagement plan for Swiss Re
Work with the team to reach, impress and influence key decision makers in the Public Affairs space by sharing our risk knowledge and advocating our world view
Establishing engagement opportunities, events and moments of dialogue that foster synergies with key stakeholders
Build regionally relevant thought leadership positions and advocacy strategies on our Group Topics, including managing specific Group Topic contents, key messages and narratives
Build effective partnerships and alliances within the Group to help maximise the impact and profile of Swiss Re’s thought leadership
Work in close coordination with colleagues inter alia from the business, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management and the Swiss Re Institute to identify and deliver aligned impact opportunities globally
Provide Public Affairs advice and support to senior executives, including writing content, presentations and position papers
Build relationships and networks with key international stakeholders and key opinion leaders – from stakeholder mapping to outreach and engagement
Support wider Group Public Affairs initiatives
Measure success based on defined targets and KPIs
About the team
You will join a very professional and highly motivated global Communications Community that is committed to delivering impact and driving differentiation for the Swiss Re Group.
As one, we work together to measurably influence the stakeholders on our radar screen: clients, decision makers, and employees in order to support and enhance Swiss Re’s reputation and role as market and opinion leader.
As individuals we collaborate and bring our diverse knowledge, skills and expertise together in teams of teams that support the Group in achieving its vision and purpose of making the world more resilient.
We are passionate about engaging and inspiring our audiences within and outside the business and about using data and technology in combination with our restless growth mindset to understand and constantly increase our impact.
About you
You have:
> 5 years of professional-level experience in a public affairs or advocacy role in the private or public sector and have an advanced degree in a related subject (including, but not exclusively, political science, international affairs, macroeconomics, PPE, classics or theology)
Excellent understanding of global issues and trends. A good knowledge of the decision makers, opinion leaders and bodies that have an impact on the world stage
Exceptional political judgement and influencing skills
First class communications skills, able to present, write fluently and compellingly in English
Ability to quickly get an overview of complex matters and synthesise findings
Curiosity and a readiness to originate and implement ideas and new approaches
Strong results orientation and ability to challenge status quo
A growth mindset and can bring new ideas to the table
An ability to think innovatively and creatively about how best to engage with political and policy audiences
Solid planning/project management competence
Nice to have:
Knowledge of re/insurance business is a plus
Proficiency in languages other than English
Very strong analytical and conceptual skills
You are:
Confident in consulting internal clients and at ease with all hierarchical levels
Able to deal with stakeholders decisively
A collaborative, engaging, positive team player
A fast-learning, results-driven, "can-do”, self-starter personality
Able to grasp complex processes and projects
Energetic, proactive, diplomatic confident, with high integrity
Committed to high quality, also under pressure
Looking forward to your application!
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.
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