We are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn, broaden their knowledge and expertise and want to make a difference. You have a Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree with up to 3 years professional experience – we invite you to apply to our graduates@swissre programme which officially starts on 1 September 2025.
The programme offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you will receive on- and off-the-job training with several teams.
About The Role
This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading reinsurers and a team of motivated investment professionals within Swiss Re's Asset Management ("AM") unit! Do you have a passion for financial markets and long-term sustainable investing? Do you like financial market analysis? In this role, you will assume integral role by playing a part in key investment initiatives, supporting processes, and coordinating management materials along our investment activity. You will work closely with senior investment professionals and contribute to broader cross-department work. Your key accountabilities may include:
Investment outlook and market research
Financial analysis on a portfolio and asset levels
Contribution to investment strategy formulation and portfolio construction
Evaluation of new investments and transaction execution
Support cross-department projects and initiatives
About The Team
As the AM division we are investing the assets generated from our core insurance and reinsurance business. We drive sustainable performance by following a long-term oriented investment approach and focus on a high-quality investment portfolio.
As a diverse team of investment professionals, we ensure a strong contribution to Swiss Re's financial performance and act as a "Centre of Excellence" for financial market expertise. You will work closely with experienced financial market professionals from the various investment teams, while reporting into the Head Financial Markets Programme.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is curious and eager to understand financial markets.
Essential
Successfully completed university degree in Finance, Economics or Science (e.g. Math / Physics).
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent attention to detail without losing track of a bigger picture
Well-organized and structured approach to problem solving
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Nice to Have
CFA is a plus
VB programming and Bloomberg skills are a plus
For New York City, the base salary for this role is $70,000. Candidates with advanced degrees may be eligible for a higher base compensation. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only, and does not include short-and long-term incentives or other benefits offered.
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.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
Keywords
Reference Code: 130412
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
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