Economist Run Off Management

Job Opportunity: Economist Run Off Management

Join the Run Off Solutions team at Hannover Re Group in Hanover, Germany, for a temporary 29-month position as an Economist Run Off Management. Our team, reporting directly to the Executive Board, focuses on managing Hannover Re's legacy reinsurance contract portfolios through sophisticated strategies to reduce liabilities, optimize loss reserves, and recycle capital, serving as a global Centre of Competence for run off management.

What You Can Expect

• Structuring and negotiating commutations
• Collecting outstanding receivables, including through setoffs
• Reducing reserves and closing contracts
• Filing claims in formal proceedings such as insolvencies
• Contributing to the design of run off strategies, tools, guidelines, and processes

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, law, or related fields
• Experience in primary insurance or reinsurance is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to work
• Proficiency in standard software and willingness to learn data warehouse applications (including Bl, SAP FS-RI)
• IT affinity; experience in run off management is advantageous
• Negotiation skills and ability to work in self-organized teams
• Fluent in German and English

Don't meet all requirements? We welcome your application!

What We Offer

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model, flexible hours, 30 days annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 20 days/year within the EU and EFTA countries
• Financial Benefits: Pension scheme, employee shares, allowances, profit participation
• Relocation Support: Assistance with accommodation and relocation to Hanover
• Lifelong Learning: E-learning, seminars, language courses, job shadowing
• Healthy Environment: Fitness partnerships, ergonomic workplaces, quality canteen
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on various products and services
• Family Support: Daycare and counseling services
• Mobility: Public transport pass, parking, charging stations
• Team Spirit: Parties, events, networking activities

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