Senior ILS Underwriter: Catastrophe Risk & Investments

Schroders UK; Zürich; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders UK in Zürich is seeking a qualified professional to drive investment opportunities in reinsurance. The candidate will manage market research, evaluate risks, and support transactions while collaborating with diverse teams.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant reinsurance experience and a strong understanding of the property catastrophe market. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of German is a plus.

The role promotes an inclusive culture and values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in reinsurance with background in property cat underwriting.
• Strong understanding of the insurance and reinsurance industry, especially property catastrophe.
• Direct engagement with brokers and/or cedants.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with producers and sponsors in reinsurance.
• Evaluate non-life reinsurance investment opportunities.
• Support Analytics and Risk Management on post-event assessments.

Skills

Market research

Risk assessment

Relationship management

Fluency in English

Property catastrophe market knowledge

Education

University degree (BSc or MSc) in quantitative, analytical, or business-related discipline

Job description

Schroders UK in Zürich is seeking a qualified professional to drive investment opportunities in reinsurance. The candidate will manage market research, evaluate risks, and support transactions while collaborating with diverse teams.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant reinsurance experience and a strong understanding of the property catastrophe market. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of German is a plus.

The role promotes an inclusive culture and values diverse perspectives.