Contracts Specialist

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in Bogotá is seeking a contracts specialist to lead complex contract matters, applying sound judgement to balance risk, commercial aims and practical execution across LatAm and EMEA regions.

You will own end-to-end contracts, negotiate with clients, translate legal positions into business implications, mentor colleagues, and contribute to guidelines and training while using digital tools and AI to improve efficiency.

Formación

• Legal background or familiarity with reinsurance contract provisions.
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese is a plus.
• Professional experience (minimum 4+ years) in legal and/or contract law.
• Understanding of Life and Health (L&H) products is a plus.
• Ability to analyse complex reinsurance wordings and advise stakeholders.
• Ability to share expertise through training and knowledge sharing.
• Digital agility with AI to support professional work.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a trusted contracts specialist for internal and external stakeholders and resolve complex matters.
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex contractual matters and deliver high-quality docs.
• Build strong relationships with external contacts for client accounts.
• Negotiate with clients to resolve contractual matters and enable smooth business.
• Translate contractual positions into business implications for clients and operations.
• Influence senior stakeholders with evidence-based recommendations balancing risk and commercial aims.
• Maintain governance standards and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and training.
• Use technology, automation and AI to improve efficiency of Contracts work.

Conocimientos

Contract analysis

Stakeholder communication

English fluency

Portuguese (plus)

Legal/contract law experience

Reinsurance knowledge

Training / knowledge sharing

Digital tooling / AI awareness

Educación

Law degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted contracts specialist for internal and external stakeholders, applying sound professional judgement to resolve complex or ambiguous contractual matters while balancing contractual risk, business objectives and practical execution.
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex contractual matters, delivering high-quality advice and contract documentation within agreed timelines, including alternative wordings and support for complex negotiations, product development and training.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with external contacts for assigned client accounts, facilitating effective collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Negotiate directly with clients, as delegated by the Client Manager, to resolve contractual matters and support a positive client experience and ease of doing business with Swiss Re.
• Translate contractual positions into clear business implications, considering how wording decisions affect clients, operations, risk and the broader reinsurance transaction.
• Influence senior stakeholders by providing clear, evidence-based recommendations on complex contractual matters, balancing commercial objectives with sound contractual risk management.
• Maintain strong governance, risk and control standards in contract wordings and processes. Lead or contribute to cross-functional, regional and global initiatives, including guidelines, model wordings (including translations), training and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen contracting standards, simplify processes and align ways of working.
• Use technology, automation and AI responsibly to improve the efficiency and quality of Contracts work, while identifying opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen digital ways of working.

About the Team

The L&H Contracts team has almost 30 colleagues across 9 countries, covering the US, Canada, LatAm, EMEA, UK, Asia and Australia and reviewing contracts in multiple languages. You will support the LatAm and EMEA regions.

About You

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can prioritise effectively, work independently and communicate clearly. You take ownership of your work, collaborate effectively with others and bring a pragmatic approach to solving problems.

What we would like you to have:

• Legal background / training or familiarity with our reinsurance contract provisions; law degree preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese is a plus.
• Professional experience (minimum 4+ years) in legal and/or contract law.
• Understanding of Life and Health (L&H) products, risks, controls, governance, business unit functions and processes (e.g., claims, reinsurance administration, underwriting, actuarial) is a huge plus
• Strong ability to analyse complex reinsurance wordings, apply contract principles effectively and communicate clear, well-reasoned recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to share expertise through training, knowledge sharing and support for colleagues, helping strengthen contracting capability and consistency.
• Digital agility and confidence in using technology and AI to support professional work, with the judgement to critically assess and validate outputs.

About Swiss Re

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.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re 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.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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