Are you passionate about financial reporting and eager to contribute to the implementation of IFRS 17? Join our dynamic team for a one-year contract where you'll gain valuable experience with cutting-edge financial standards while working with a collaborative global team in a transformative environment.

About the Role

As an IFRS Business Analyst Associate in our Subledger Controlling Team, you'll be at the forefront of our FPSL IFRS implementation, working with a multidisciplinary team of Accounting and Actuarial Business Experts. This temporary one-year position offers exceptional exposure to IFRS 17 and the opportunity to shape the future financial accounting and reporting operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly closing processes, taking responsibility for dedicated checks and validations

• Build financial insights by understanding the main drivers of quarterly financial impact

• Resolve incidents and provide timely support to ensure smooth operations

• Redesign validation frameworks by identifying inefficiency areas where automation is needed

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Risk Management, FP&A, Regional Finance, IT, and other departments

• Contribute to discussions and constructively challenge others to achieve optimal outcomes

• Promote automation and process simplification opportunities

About the Team

Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) is responsible for the accounting and reporting of accurate and consistent financial information globally for Swiss Re for external reporting and internal analysis facilitating strategic decision-making. This includes IFRS for Group as well as statutory financial information for all Swiss Re's legal entities, including SST and Solvency II. GFO&T spearheads the transformation of Group Finance, streamlining it towards a simpler, more effective forward-looking organization.

We are a high-performing team with varied strengths of approximately 50 team members primarily located in Bangalore, Bratislava, and Zurich. We work in a friendly, collaborative, and lively team environment.

About You

You're a curious and open-minded professional with a passion for financial reporting and a drive to learn and grow. You thrive in collaborative environments and can manage multiple priorities effectively, even during a limited contract period. You're eager to make an impact quickly and develop valuable skills in IFRS 17 implementation.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent quantitative skills

• Ability to build working relationships across technical fields

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Flexible mindset and ability to handle multiple priorities

These are additional nice to haves:

• Existing knowledge of IFRS 17

• Programming skills such as Python

• Understanding of methods for calculating policy liabilities and IFRS financial reporting

• Solid understanding of market consistent valuation methods

• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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.

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.