Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager (Hybrid; m/f/x/d) — Swiss Re
- Location
- Zurich, CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Role overview
Are you passionate about re-/insurance supervisory and regulatory topics?
Do you want to be at the forefront of the relationship with our group-wide supervisor FINMA and cover the supervisory angle of everything that moves Swiss Re?
We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager who takes a leading role in the team managing key supervisory processes and projects in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders, incl. senior management.
- Are you passionate about re-/insurance supervisory and regulatory topics?
- Do you want to be at the forefront of the relationship with our group-wide supervisor FINMA and cover the supervisory angle of everything that moves Swiss Re?
- Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Manage the relationship with FINMA together with the team and assume responsibility for supervisory requests, filings and regulatory reports.
Main responsibilities
- Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Manage the relationship with FINMA together with the team and assume responsibility for supervisory requests, filings and regulatory reports.
- Lead or contribute to ad-hoc interdisciplinary teams related to projects, transactions and situations with a supervisory dimension.
- Lead the preparation of regulatory interactions such as the FINMA Supervisory College meetings, FINMA on-site inspections, regular senior level meetings, and ad-hoc exchanges.
- Contribute to and coordinate data calls, field testing exercises, or consultations.
- Identify, assess and monitor key regulatory developments and risks.
- Facilitate internal understanding of the impacts and subsequent preparation for upcoming regulatory requirements.
- Maintain close contact and cooperation with key internal stakeholders across Business Units, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Risk Management and other relevant internal functions.
- Support the preparation of briefing materials and presentations for members of Swiss Re's Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.
- Contribute to and coordinate internal reports and presentation.
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: 138692
Company and context
- The Regulatory Affairs Switzerland team is responsible for managing the relationship with our group-wide supervisor FINMA and key authorities in Switzerland, ensuring constructive relationships while supporting the organization's business objectives.
- The team also manages risks arising from changes to existing or new regulatory and supervisory requirements that could materially affect Swiss Re. About You
- Solid understanding of the re-/insurance regulatory framework and supervisory practice in Switzerland and/or another relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven track record in the (re)insurance industry or relevant authorities with touch points in Supervision, Regulatory, Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Compliance, or Treasury/Capital Management.
- A master's degree in either Law, Actuarial Sciences, Natural Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science or another relevant field.
- Excellent analytical skills, as well as a proven understanding of the foundations of (re)insurance and the pre-requisites required for it to be able to fulfil its role in society.
- Ability to summarise complex issues into concise memos/presentations.
- Ability to present and communicate well orally and in writing in both German and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in dealing with external stakeholders and top management.
- Strong team player, willing to share knowledge and information and who naturally brings individuals together as needed, from across countries and functions.
Additional details
- Swiss Insurance Association) and represent Swiss Re's views as relevant.
- The team also manages risks arising from changes to existing or new regulatory and supervisory requirements that could materially affect Swiss Re.
- For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 128,000 and CHF 192,000 for a full-time role. The specific salary offered considers:
- In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.
- 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: 138692
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- About the Team
- For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 128,000 and CHF 192,000 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: 138692
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 Zurich, CH. 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?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Re?
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