Center of Excellence Data Analyst (Hybrid, m/f/x/d, 80-100% - Temporary), Zurich (Zurich, CH)
- Swiss Re
- Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
- 23/04/2026
Job Description
Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Are you eager to kick-start your career at the heart of Swiss Re's finance department? Do you thrive in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary, and international environment? Are you passionate about tackling a diverse range of challenging topics in finance? If so, this position is perfect for you!
Join our team and contribute to the heart of our finance operations, where your skills and passion will be valued and nurtured.
We are looking for young professionals with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn, broaden their knowledge and expertise and want to make a difference.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Actuarial Analyst to join our Centre of Excellence (CoE) within Group Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T). The CoE team is the knowledge powerhouse within Swiss Re platform transformation program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the IFRS valuation and modelling, which is the basis for steering the company, including planning, pricing, reserving, and asset liability management. You will also be exposed to Group strategic decisions by contributing to their economic and accounting impact assessment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the GFO&T Center of Excellence Valuations team in its role as the primary contact point for internal stakeholders on IFRS financial reporting matters, providing expert guidance and support.
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Developing capabilities and strengthening the governance over multi-valuation tools.
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Reviewing and ensuring accurate implementation of the IFRS in our financial systems.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to global projects, enhancing the effectiveness of our financial operations.
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Supporting the IFRS and SST accounting production teams during peak times and assisting the accounting production of large and complex transactions.
About the Team
Global Finance Operations & Transformation is the unit responsible for the accounting and reporting of accurate and consistent financial information 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 legal entities, including SST and Solvency II. GFO&T spearheads the transformation of Global Finance, streamlining it towards a simpler, more effective forward-looking organisation.
About You
You possess strong analytical skills with a keen interest in financial or actuarial concepts. You demonstrate strong personal accountability and are passionate about the (re)insurance business, economics, and financial markets. Your ability to see both the details and the bigger picture sets you apart.
Essentials:
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University degree in Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science or a related field.
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Savviness to master coding and to adopt usage of large language models
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration.
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A curious, flexible approach to problem-solving.
Other:
- Coding experience on Python is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Spark coding or experience with Palantir Foundry is a plus.
For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 98'000 CHF and 146'000 CHF 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.
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week
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.
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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Join Swiss Re Group - one of the world's leading wholesale providers of reinsurance, insurance and other innovative forms of insurance-based risk transfer. Our business at Swiss Re is about understanding and analysing the major risks that concern the world - from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cybercrime. We combine experience with expertise and innovative thinking to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. And we enable the risk-taking essential to enterprise and progress. This is only possible with around 10,000 truly exceptional Swiss Re people across our group worldwide.