International Programs Account Manager

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Paris; Hybride; EUR 98 000 - 146 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Paris seeks an International Programs Account Manager to coordinate complex international programs from submission to service delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent client outcomes.

You will partner with underwriting, operations, sales and global partners, build detailed project plans, manage renewals and inceptions, and guide virtual client teams across geographies. A hybrid work model is in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the origination and structuring of single carrier, coinsurance panel, and captive international programs for companies based in France, ideally including underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of international program considerations, including regulatory compliance, tax, and cash management expertise
• Proven ability to build and manage project plans for complex renewals and inceptions, coordinating cross-functional and virtual teams effectively

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end coordination of complex International Programs from submission to service delivery, ensuring alignment with local regulations, laws, and market practices
• Advise and support Underwriting and Operations teams on complex business, proactively engaging with deal teams and subject matter experts
• Liaise with Global Network Management & Network Partner Services Hub to address specific requirements of complex customers and ensure compliant, achievable solutions
• Collaborate closely with the International Financial Management team on financial aspects of international program structures
• Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Operations, RES, Claims, and Captive Services to build and support the target opportunity pipeline and qualify new business leads
• Coordinate deal quoting, binding, and execution, ensuring Swiss Re Corporate Solutions delivers on all pre- and post-bind commitments
• Monitor and manage service levels and performance indicators, driving continuous improvement across the international program service life cycle
• Build and manage detailed project plans for complex renewals and inceptions, keeping all stakeholders aligned and on track
• Engage and guide virtual client teams responsible for service delivery commitments across multiple geographies

Connaissances

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

French language

Description du poste

Are you a global insurance expert who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and delivering excellence across borders? Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a driven and commercially minded International Programs Account Manager to join our team in Paris and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our international programs offering.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, end-to-end role at the heart of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' international programs business. As an International Programs Account Manager, you will coordinate and drive complex international programs from submission through to service delivery — ensuring full regulatory compliance, seamless execution, and outstanding customer outcomes. You'll be the connective thread between underwriting, operations, sales, claims, and global network partners, making sure that every commitment we make is a commitment we keep.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end coordination of complex International Programs from submission to service delivery, ensuring alignment with local regulations, laws, and market practices
• Advise and support Underwriting and Operations teams on complex business, proactively engaging with deal teams and subject matter experts
• Liaise with Global Network Management & Network Partner Services Hub to address specific requirements of complex customers and ensure compliant, achievable solutions
• Collaborate closely with the International Financial Management team on financial aspects of international program structures
• Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Operations, RES, Claims, and Captive Services to build and support the target opportunity pipeline and qualify new business leads
• Coordinate deal quoting, binding, and execution, ensuring Swiss Re Corporate Solutions delivers on all pre- and post-bind commitments
• Monitor and manage service levels and performance indicators, driving continuous improvement across the international program service life cycle
• Build and manage detailed project plans for complex renewals and inceptions, keeping all stakeholders aligned and on track
• Engage and guide virtual client teams responsible for service delivery commitments across multiple geographies

About the Team

International Programs are central to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' offering to customers and a key pillar of our future growth strategy. You'll be joining the IP Global Distribution Corso France team, led by the Head of International Programs Market EMEA — a dynamic and ambitious group that is on an exciting journey to establish Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as one of the top insurers offering primary policies for international programs across most commercial lines of business. This is a team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will matter, and your work will have a direct and visible impact on our growth trajectory.

About You

We're looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who brings both technical depth and strong interpersonal skills to the table. You are someone who can navigate complexity with confidence, build trusted relationships across cultures and functions, and inspire virtual teams to deliver their best. You communicate with clarity and credibility, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every challenge.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the origination and structuring of single carrier, coinsurance panel, and captive international programs for companies based in France, ideally including underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of international program considerations, including regulatory compliance, tax, and cash management expertise
• Proven ability to build and manage project plans for complex renewals and inceptions, coordinating cross-functional and virtual teams effectively

These are additional nice to haves:

• Broad industry network with brokers and corporate risk managers
• Experience engaging with and guiding virtual client teams responsible for service commitments
• Excellent interpersonal skills — articulate, credible, and able to build rapport quickly across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong project management capabilities — ability to plan, organise, and execute in a structured and timely manner
• Leadership and organisational skills — comfortable managing complex transactions and cross-functional resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in French and/or another major European language is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with a high level of drive and positivity

For France, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 98'000 and EUR 146'000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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.

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