Strategy & Transformation Intern (12 months - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Swiss Re Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Intern to help develop and execute strategic priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division. You will work with senior leaders to contribute to Finance Transformation initiatives and shape the division's future direction.

This internship offers hands-on experience in analytics, stakeholder management, and governance, with exposure to leadership discussions and international collaboration within Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in business, economics, finance, math, actuarial science, data analytics, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Proactive, curious mindset with willingness to learn and own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of strategic priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division, translating objectives into initiatives.
• Contribute to Finance Transformation initiatives to simplify operating model and improve effectiveness.
• Assist in planning, governance, milestones, risks, and outcomes of strategic workstreams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Actuarial Reserving Division Operations Office (DOO) supports the effective management of the Actuarial Reserving division through leadership support, business management, governance, strategy execution and transformation delivery.

As a Strategy & Transformation Intern, you will support the development and execution of strategic and transformation priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division. Working closely with senior leaders and the DOO Actuarial Reserving, you will contribute to initiatives that shape the future direction of the division, including key Strategic and Finance Transformation initiatives.

This role provides an opportunity to develop your analytical, communication, project management and stakeholder management skills while gaining a broader understanding of Swiss Re and the role of Actuarial Reserving within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division, helping translate the division's objectives into actionable initiatives and outcomes.
• Contribute to Finance Transformation initiatives aimed at simplifying the operating model, improving organisational effectiveness, and supporting the long-term evolution of the division.
• Support strategic assessments and initiatives relating to Finance Transformation initiatives.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and governance of strategic and transformation workstreams, including tracking key milestones, dependencies, risks and outcomes.
• Prepare materials and insights for leadership discussions, workshops, and offsites, helping inform decision-making and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement activities to facilitate the successful delivery of strategic objectives and transformation priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous evaluation of opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and value creation across the Actuarial Reserving Division.

Business Management & Governance

• Support the coordination of leadership meetings, governance forums and divisional activities.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, dashboards and executive communications.
• Monitor actions, deliverables and dependencies arising from leadership discussions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and reporting.
• Support the preparation of materials for leadership team meetings, senior stakeholder meetings, committees, and offsites.

Data Analysis & Business Insights

• Analyse organisational, workforce, financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support workforce planning, capacity assessments and organisational reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development of management information and performance reporting.
• Translate data and insights into clear and practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and organisational effectiveness.
• Assist with AI adoption and digital transformation activities across the division.
• Support divisional communications, engagement and change activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve the employee experience.

The internship is scheduled for12 monthsstarting inJanuary 2027.

About You

Must Have

• Currently studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and curious mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership.

Nice to Have

• Interest in Finance Transformation, strategy, consulting or financial services.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and data visualisation tools.
• Understanding of project management principles and governance frameworks.
• Interest in AI, automation and organisational change.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and presentation skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Drive for results
• Organisational and project coordination skills

What You Can Expect

• Exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience supporting Finance Transformation and organisational change initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop business management, leadership and project management skills.
• A broader understanding of how Finance and Actuarial functions operate within a global organisation.
• Experience working in a collaborative, international and purpose-driven environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that support the future direction of the Actuarial Reserving Division.

Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens : Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
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.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
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