Manager in Life - London, United Kingdom - Swiss Re

Description

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We are looking for an experienced professional to drive the delivery of overarching and lean business and operational performance reviews in Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H) globally. As a Manager in L&H Advisory you act as a central point of contact to ensure alignment of all activities that help L&H Re meet its strategic objectives and apply commercial focus to deliver on concrete business outcomes. The position holder reports to Head of Advisory, L&H Re.

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About the Role

Specific duties of the role are as follows:

• Contribute to the design and definition of business and operational performance framework for L&H business units as well as individual market units
• Closely align with other functions to ensure an integrated and lean review process of market units with the L&H EC
• In conjunction with Finance and Chief Underwriting Office L&H, monitor the sales and operational performance of the L&H business units and of the market units via key performance indicators using an integrated Management Information System
• Provide regular feedback to market units in regard of their strategy development and execution
• Work alongside market unit heads for the development and implementation of any market specific focus areas
• Contribute to the yearly performance process across all divisions and markets
• Participate in the L&H wide strategic projects as they arise

About the Team

L&H Business Advisory is driving change and sustainable performance for the L&H business unit globally by providing commercial advice and support to key stakeholders in L&H, running all central governance processes for the business unit, enabling a meaningful resource allocation to support the L&H strategy and empowering the market units to take fast and targeted decisions.

About You

You are an excellent teammate with an affinity to change and a willingness and curiosity to try out new things and apply new technologies and practices. With your strong sense for community, you are always seeking a collaborative approach across a broad range of stakeholders and are thus able to build trust and relationships quickly.

Essentials

• 5+ years of relevant experience and a university degree or equivalent.
• A good understanding of the L&H insurance industry at large and experience with key markets, competitors, clients, products, and the regulatory environment is a key success factor.
• Solid understanding of key financial (IFRS 17) and non-financial drivers impacting (re-)insurance performance
• Track record in project management, optimization of key operational processes and tools
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity

Nice to Haves

• In-depth knowledge of specific L&H market is a plus
• Knowledge of Swiss Re L&H organization as well as additional technical qualifications are a plus

Excellent command of spoken and written English is a must. #LI-Hybrid

We are looking forward to your application

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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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