Head of Full Risk Transfer & Longevity In-force (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%) — Swiss Re
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Are you an experienced actuarial leader with a strong track record in Full Risk & Longevity Transactions across different biometric risk pools (mortality, longevity, disability insurance, etc)?
Do you combine deep operational, technical & modelling expertise with the ability to translate in-force performance data into clear business and strategic action?
Do you have experience in system migration & automation projects coupled with recognized people leadership skills?
- Are you an experienced actuarial leader with a strong track record in Full Risk & Longevity Transactions across different biometric risk pools (mortality, longevity, disability insurance, etc)?
- Do you combine deep operational, technical & modelling expertise with the ability to translate in-force performance data into clear business and strategic action?
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
- the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience
Main responsibilities
- 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.
- Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. Li-Hybrid 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.
- We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health.
- Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.
Application process
- 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. Keywords: Reference Code: 138974
Company and context
- The FRT & Longevity In-force team is part of the Transactions In-force organization and has a global remit. The team manages:
- A major longevity portfolio covering the UK, with growing exposure in other regions ( Netherlands, Canda, US, Singapore)
- The Americas FRT portfolio including a significant protection book.
- The team currently comprises 10 colleagues located in the UK and US with plans to grow in line with Swiss Re’s strategic ambitions to grow L&H Transactions earnings. About You
- You are a senior actuarial leader with the credibility to engage at executive level and the hands‑on understanding required to lead a technically complex global portfolio.
- You combine strong judgement with a structured mindset, and you are comfortable making decisions in areas of uncertainty and long‑term risk.
- You have a proven ability manage complex projects, connect actuarial outputs to business outcomes, to lead teams through change, and to take ownership of both delivery and strategic improvement. Essentials
- Qualified actuary with substantial life insurance, pensions and/or reinsurance experience.
- Strong experience in longevity risk transactions.
- Experience with complex Full Risk Transfer transactions, such as closed books, VIF transactions or Loss Portfolio Transfers.
Additional details
- Contribute directly to the onboarding and monitoring of selected FRT transactions where required.
- The FRT & Longevity In-force team is part of the Transactions In-force organization and has a global remit.
- The team currently comprises 10 colleagues located in the UK and US with plans to grow in line with Swiss Re’s strategic ambitions to grow L&H Transactions earnings.
- You have a proven ability manage complex projects, connect actuarial outputs to business outcomes, to lead teams through change, and to take ownership of both delivery and strategic improvement.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented judgement, balanced with appropriate governance and risk management.
- For Zurich, the base salary range for this position is between 174,000 CHF and 262,000 CHF for a full-time role. The specific salary offered considers:
- Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
- 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. Reference Code: 138974
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- About the Team
- The team manages:
- Essentials
- Nice to Haves
- For Zurich, the base salary range for this position is between 174,000 CHF and 262,000 CHF for a full-time role.
- The specific salary offered considers:
- About Swiss Re
- 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.
- Reference Code: 138974
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
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