Chief Sustainability Strategy Lead

Swiss Re; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 170,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global benefits

Performance-based variable pay + other

Location-specific benefits

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Head of the Group Sustainability Office to translate strategy into action and make sustainability a business differentiator. You will lead a centre of competence, define standards, governance and ensure execution across the group, tying ESG insights to underwriting decisions and client value.

Reporting to the GCO, you will shape the sustainability agenda, mentor a high-calibre team, and collaborate with regulators, clients and industry bodies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sustainability, ESG, risk management or related field.
• Experience leading sustainability strategy at group level with governance.
• Background in sustainability-related underwriting or risk assessment.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global matrix organisation.
• Strong strategic thinking with cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group sustainability strategy across units and translate priorities into business value.
• Own sustainability governance, KPIs, targets and executive reporting.
• Develop and refine ESG underwriting methodologies and referral processes.
• Drive consistency and best practices across the Group.
• Shape internal and external sustainability narratives and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Strategy to execution

Governance design

ESG underwriting

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Swiss Re is seeking a Head of the Group Sustainability Office to translate strategy into action and make sustainability a business differentiator. You will lead a centre of competence, define standards, governance and ensure execution across the group, tying ESG insights to underwriting decisions and client value.

Reporting to the GCO, you will shape the sustainability agenda, mentor a high-calibre team, and collaborate with regulators, clients and industry bodies.