Investment Manager

MS Reinsurance; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MS Reinsurance seeks an Investment Manager to implement the firm’s investment strategy across portfolios, focusing on asset allocation, external manager oversight and day‑to‑day portfolio management.

You will collaborate across strategy, risk and finance, translating allocation decisions into actionable investments while ensuring regulatory alignment and robust governance. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, CFA designation advantageous.
• 4–10 years of experience in investment management, asset management, banking or (re)insurance.
• Deep knowledge across major asset classes, with multi‑asset balance sheet experience.
• Experience with external asset manager selection, monitoring and mandate governance in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; fluent in English; German a plus.

Aufgaben

• Implement the firm's investment strategy across assigned asset classes and translate SAA/TAA decisions into portfolio actions.
• Drive portfolio construction and asset allocation across mandates while balancing risk and regulatory constraints.
• Design and maintain investment mandates with guidelines and limits embedded in portfolios.
• Manage the full asset manager lifecycle: selection, onboarding, oversight and reviews.
• Monitor portfolio performance, exposures and risks; provide actionable investment insights.
• Execute investments and oversee transactions including rebalancing and FX hedging.
• Prepare recommendations for investment committees and contribute to governance.
• Collaborate with external managers and internal stakeholders to enhance investment framework.

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field (CFA optional)

Jobbeschreibung

MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland with underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami, and New York. The Company underwrites non‑life treaty reinsurance solutions on a worldwide basis through its three business units: Americas, International, and Specialty Lines. As part of the world‑leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance combines reliability and agility to make its clients' businesses stronger. With a drive to move quickly and a commitment to long term partnership, MS Reinsurance supports its partners with the momentum and stability they can build on.

About the role

As Investment Manager, you are responsible for the implementation of the firm's investment strategy across portfolios and mandates, with a focus on portfolio construction, external manager oversight and day‑to‑day portfolio management.

You operate at the core of the investment process, translating asset allocation decisions into portfolio positioning and investment actions, while ensuring alignment with risk‑return objectives, balance sheet considerations and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you act as a key interface between strategy and execution, working closely with Investment Strategy, Risk and Finance, and contributing to investment governance and decision‑making.

Your responsibilities

• Implement the firm's investment strategy across assigned asset classes, translating SAA and TAA decisions into portfolio positioning and investment actions.
• Drive portfolio construction and asset allocation across mandates, balancing risk‑return objectives, regulatory requirements and balance sheet considerations.
• Design and maintain investment mandates, including guidelines and limits, ensuring strategic, regulatory and risk constraints are embedded in portfolio frameworks.
• Manage the full asset manager lifecycle, including selection, onboarding, oversight and regular review meetings, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and performance expectations.
• Monitor portfolio performance, exposures and risks, analysing market developments and providing actionable investment insights.
• Execute and oversee investment transactions, including rebalancing and FX hedging, ensuring timely, efficient and compliant implementation.
• Prepare recommendations and materials for investment committees, taking ownership of key deliverables and contributing to investment governance.
• Collaborate closely with external asset managers and internal stakeholders, supporting strategic initiatives and the ongoing enhancement of the investment framework.

Your profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; CFA (or equivalent) is an advantage
• 4 -10 years of experience in investment management, asset management, banking or (re)insurance
• Deep knowledge across major asset classes (fixed income, equities and alternatives), with the ability to operate across a multi‑asset balance sheet; deeper expertise in either liquid or alternative assets is considered an advantage
• Experience with external asset manager selection, monitoring and mandate governance within a regulated investment environment
• Strong understanding of financial products, capital markets and investment structures, with the ability to translate market developments into portfolio implications
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and stakeholders
• Fluency in English; German is an asset

Why work with us

Make your mark with us. At MS Reinsurance, we're big enough to make a difference and small enough that everyone counts.

We offer an entrepreneurial culture, where there's less hierarchy and more action, and room for innovation. Here, you'll have the power to drive real change and shape our path ahead.

Join a place where ambition can become reality, with development and platforms that support where you want to go next. Together, we'll help you discover your potential as we expand ours.

We live day‑to‑day by our values: collaborative, progressive, empowering, and responsible. This means you'll join a team which upholds mutual trust and treats each other with respect.

Does this sound like a culture you want to be part of?

In case of questions, please contact us via email: [e-mail]

Note that we will only consider applicants eligible to work in Switzerland or USA.

MS Reinsurance is the market‑facing brand of the risk carrying legal entity MS Amlin AG, a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland and operating in Bermuda as MS Amlin AG, Bermuda Branch, in the United States through MS Amlin Reinsurance Managers, Inc, and in Labuan, Malaysia as MS Amlin AG, Labuan Branch.