Business Development Manager

Swiss Re; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in Life & Health transactions, with emphasis on Structured and Financial Solutions and Full Risk Transfer deals. You will identify opportunities, develop origination strategies with Market Units, and engage clients to turn insights into innovative reinsurance solutions.

The role sits in the L&H Business Development team, offering exposure to senior leaders and shaping the future direction of our transaction business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Life & Health re/insurance with complex transactions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to create client value.
• Translate complex concepts into commercial opportunities.
• Influence senior stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical expertise in actuarial, capital management or financial reinsurance.
• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop UK & Ireland Life & Health reinsurance opportunities focusing on Structured and Financial Solutions.
• Partner with originators, structured solutions, market units and other experts to shape origination of innovative transactions.
• Create deep understanding of clients’ strategic, capital and financial objectives and shape differentiated value propositions.
• Anticipate regulatory, macroeconomic and industry developments and translate insights into commercially compelling opportunities.
• Influence and collaborate across Swiss Re to strengthen transaction capabilities and client solutions.
• Act as a senior contributor, building trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders without direct people-management responsibility.
• Report directly to the Head of L&H Business Development.

Skills

L&H re/insurance

Strategic origination

Stakeholder influence

Commercial propositions

Education

Actuarial Science

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive Business Development Manager to help drive growth in our Life & Health (L&H) transaction business, with a particular focus on Structured and Financial Solutions and Full Risk Transfer Transactions.

About The Team

Swiss Re Life & Health partners with insurers on bespoke reinsurance transactions that address capital, financial market challenges and risk transfer.

The L&H Business Development team sits at the front end of this transaction value chain. We identify emerging transaction opportunities, develop origination strategies together with our Market Units, Transaction Teams and clients to turn market insights into innovative reinsurance solutions.

This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders across Market Units and Transaction teams, providing the opportunity to influence strategic priorities and shape the future direction of our Life & Health transaction business. You’ll help anticipate where the market is heading and shape the next generation of transactions through strategic initiatives and proactive client engagement in close collaboration with originators and structurers.

Our Work Focuses On Three Key Areas

• Transform market trends into transaction opportunities: Turn developments across insurance, capital markets and regulation from client needs into concrete transaction leads.
• Drive proactive transaction origination: Proactively identify and target new opportunities across assigned markets, develop related commercial narrative and foster engagement aligned with clients’ capital, financial and risk‑management needs.
• Advance strategic growth initiatives: Support high‑priority Business Unit initiatives and strategies that expand our transaction franchise, strengthen origination capabilities and shape the future of reinsurance transactions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop new Life & Health reinsurance transaction opportunities across UK & Ireland, EMEA and selected global markets, with a focus on Structured and Financial Solutions and Full Risk Transfer transactions.
• Partner with Transaction Originators, Structured Solutions, Market Units and other technical experts to shape and drive origination of innovative reinsurance transactions.
• Create deep understanding of clients’ strategic, capital and financial objectives, and shape differentiated value propositions that address their evolving needs.
• Anticipate regulatory, macroeconomic and industry developments and translate market insights into commercially compelling transaction opportunities and client propositions.
• Influence and collaborate across Swiss Re to strengthen our transaction capabilities, develop new client solutions and advance our transaction proposition.
• Act as a senior contributor, building trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders while driving strategic initiatives without direct people‑management responsibility.
• You will report directly to the Head of L&H Business Development.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Life & Health re/insurance, with proven experience in complex reinsurance or capital solutions transactions.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for identifying opportunities, pushing boundaries, developing business cases and creating long‑term client value.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercially compelling client propositions and strategic business opportunities.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including client markets, structuring, underwriting and actuarial functions.
• Strong technical expertise in actuarial, capital management, structured solutions or financial reinsurance, combined with a commercial mindset.
• Solid understanding of Life & Health reinsurance products in the UK&I or EMEA.
• Strong understanding of reinsurance treatment under Solvency II, IFRS and/or other relevant capital or accounting frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

Compensation & Work Model

The salary range for this position is GBP 90,000 – GBP 134,000 (full‑time equivalent), depending on experience, qualifications, skills and the scope of the role.

We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

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 a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients, thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, providing a supportive environment for all employees and applicants.

Reference Code

138726