Lead Complex Operations
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead complex operations and drive global initiatives.
This role requires a strong understanding of corporate real estate services, with solid business acumen and domain expertise.
You will be responsible for steering global building infrastructure strategy and optimization, as well as managing lease accounting and related operations.
Apart from the above-mentioned tasks, you will also oversee business travel and corporate credit card programs, manage Swiss Re's art assets, and play a key role in shaping and delivering global services aligned with our NEXT ambitions.
In addition to your technical skills, you should have excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to identify and address client needs.
You will directly report to the Global Head CRES and be part of the CRES Executive Team, working closely with the CRES Regions to achieve our goals.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and collaborative leader who thrives in complex, global environments, with strong interpersonal and people management skills.
A master's degree in Business Administration, Corporate Real Estate Management, or an MBA is preferred, but not required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a performance-based variable compensation component designed to recognize your achievements.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop professionally, working with a talented team of experts across the world.
We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Please submit your application, including a cover letter that addresses three questions: Why are you interested in this position? What qualifications and experiences make you a strong fit? And why do you believe you are the right candidate for this role?
About the Role:
* 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
About You:
* A 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.
About Us:
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.
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.
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