Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Senior Underwriter, Credit & Political Risk Reinsurance (80 - 100%) This is a unique opportunity to join Swiss Re's Credit & Political Risk Reinsurance underwriting team. Are you passionate about navigating the complex world of credit and political risk? Join our dynamic team where you'll shape financial solutions that protect businesses against global economic uncertainties. This role offers you the opportunity to blend analytical expertise with relationship building to deliver innovative reinsurance solutions that make a real difference to our clients. About the Role As an Underwriter in our Credit & Political Risk Reinsurance team, you'll evaluate complex risks, develop tailored solutions, and build strong client relationships. You'll have the opportunity to drive economic profit while ensuring our risk portfolio remains robust and aligned with our strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Analyze and assess treaty and facultative business regarding risks, exposure and profitability and conduct thorough, accurate costing Provide expert underwriting recommendations and decisions ensuring compliance with Swiss Re's guidelines and policies Negotiate reinsurance terms and conditions directly with clients or in collaboration with Client Underwriters Build relationships through regular interaction with insurance clients, brokers and professional service providers in credit ecosystems to gather market intelligence and ensure diligent underwriting Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across Client Markets, Business Services, Credit Risk Management, Contracts, Business Management and Finance Drive growth by identifying new opportunities and developing innovative solutions that meet client needs About You You're a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Your ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively will be key to your success in this role. We are looking for candidates who bring: University degree in business administration, natural science or law Proven expertise in structured credit products and bank credit products (e.g. loans, derivatives and structured portfolio transactions) Deep understanding of banking and the financial industry with ideally 7-10 years of successful track record in a Credit & Surety (re)insurance underwriting-related position Strong analytical and conceptual skills with excellent problem-solving abilities Willingness to travel These are additional nice to haves: Knowledge of German language Experience with innovative technology solutions in the financial or insurance sector Understanding of emerging markets and political risk assessment Experience in negotiating complex reinsurance contracts Knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting credit and surety markets For London, the annual base salary range for this position is between GBP and GBP (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 Corporate Solutions Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces 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. Start your career journey with Swiss Re.

Senior Structurer Credit & Surety (Hybrid - 80-100%) Are you ready to shape the future of structured finance in a global risk transfer environment? Join our dynamic Credit & Surety team in London and leverage your expertise to create innovative financial solutions that make a real impact. About the Role As a Senior Structurer, you will drive complex structured finance and portfolio transactions across diverse sectors including corporate finance, project and infrastructure finance, and trade finance. You'll navigate global markets while building and maintaining valuable relationships with our established client and broker network to source new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities Lead transaction execution by conducting thorough due diligence, including review of legal documentation, financial modelling, financial statements assessment and sector research. Develop and present credit memoranda addressed to senior management. Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance and risk management teams to ensure transactions meet organizational standards and guidelines. Monitor and manage transactions post-closing. Source new opportunities through established client and broker relationships. About the Team The Credit & Surety team aims at taking credit risk positions by providing risk transfer solutions to leading international banks. You will be working with a very engaged and collaborative team of experienced finance professionals. As part of the build out of the team, we are looking for a Senior Structurer reporting to the Global Head Portfolio Solutions. About You We're looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical abilities who thrives in a collaborative environment. Your expertise in structured finance combined with your ability to navigate complex transactions will enable you to make an immediate impact in our growing team. We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering or similar field. At least 7 years' experience with a bank or other financial institution in structured finance or corporate finance. Excellent understanding of assessing credit obligors across a wide range of industries and structures. Strong presentation skills with an ability to articulate clearly and concisely the aspects of complex transactions. Ability to evaluate and take a position on transactions and defend views. Experience in insurance-linked securities or risk transfer mechanisms. An inclusive team player approach with "hands on" attitude. Solution-oriented mentality with enjoyment of a high-performance collaborative culture. Are you curious to learn more about what we do, how we do it, and what your role could be? Contact us to find out. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week For London, the annual base salary range for this position is between GBP and GBP (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 Corporate Solutions Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces 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. Start your career journey with Swiss Re.