About the Role

Are you passionate about re-/insurance supervisory and regulatory topics? Do you want to be at the forefront of the relationship with our group-wide supervisor FINMA and cover the supervisory angle of everything that moves Swiss Re? We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager who takes a leading role in the team managing key supervisory processes and projects in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders, incl. senior management. In your role you will also analyze regulatory developments affecting Swiss Re's business and represent Swiss Re's interests towards regulatory expert groups and industry associations.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

Manage the relationship with FINMA together with the team and assume responsibility for supervisory requests, filings and regulatory reports.

Lead or contribute to ad-hoc interdisciplinary teams related to projects, transactions and situations with a supervisory dimension.

Lead the preparation of regulatory interactions such as the FINMA Supervisory College meetings, FINMA on-site inspections, regular senior level meetings, and ad-hoc exchanges.

Contribute to and coordinate data calls, field testing exercises, or consultations.

Identify, assess and monitor key regulatory developments and risks. Facilitate internal understanding of the impacts and subsequent preparation for upcoming regulatory requirements.

Maintain close contact and cooperation with key internal stakeholders across Business Units, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Risk Management and other relevant internal functions.

Support the preparation of briefing materials and presentations for members of Swiss Re's Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.

Contribute to and coordinate internal reports and presentation.

Participate in specific industry events and meetings (e.g. Swiss Insurance Association) and represent Swiss Re's views as relevant.

About the Team

The Regulatory Affairs Switzerland team is responsible for managing the relationship with our group-wide supervisor FINMA and key authorities in Switzerland, ensuring constructive relationships while supporting the organization's business objectives. The team also manages risks arising from changes to existing or new regulatory and supervisory requirements that could materially affect Swiss Re.

About You

Solid understanding of the re-/insurance regulatory framework and supervisory practice in Switzerland and/or another relevant jurisdiction.

Proven track record in the (re)insurance industry or relevant authorities with touch points in Supervision, Regulatory, Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Compliance, or Treasury/Capital Management.

A master's degree in either Law, Actuarial Sciences, Natural Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science or another relevant field.

Excellent analytical skills, as well as a proven understanding of the foundations of (re)insurance and the pre-requisites required for it to be able to fulfil its role in society.

Ability to summarise complex issues into concise memos/presentations.

Ability to present and communicate well orally and in writing in both German and English.

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in dealing with external stakeholders and top management.

Strong team player, willing to share knowledge and information and who naturally brings individuals together as needed, from across countries and functions.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 128,000 and CHF 192,000 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 the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.

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 15,000 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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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