Swiss Re - Investment Analyst Graduate, application via RippleMatch

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Join a multifaceted, fast paced world of a leading risk knowledge organization where you'll receive on-and-off-the-job training with several teams over an 18-month period.

This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading reinsurers and a team of motivated investment professionals within Swiss Re's Asset Management ("AM") unit! Do you have a passion for financial markets and long-term sustainable investing? Do you like financial market analysis? In this role, you will assume integral role by playing a part in key investment initiatives, supporting processes, and coordinating management materials along our investment activity. You will work closely with senior investment professionals and contribute to broader cross-department work. Your key accountabilities may include:

• Investment outlook and market research
• Financial analysis on a portfolio and asset levels
• Contribution to investment strategy formulation and portfolio construction
• Evaluation of new investments and transaction execution
• Support cross-department projects and initiatives

As the AM division we are investing the assets generated from our core insurance and reinsurance business. We drive sustainable performance by following a long-term oriented investment approach and focus on a high-quality investment portfolio.

As a diverse team of investment professionals, we ensure a strong contribution to Swiss Re's financial performance and act as a "Centre of Excellence" for financial market expertise. You will work closely with experienced financial market professionals from the various investment teams, while reporting into the Head Financial Markets Program.

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is curious and eager to understand financial markets.

• Successfully completed university degree in Finance, Economics or Science (e.g. Math / Physics).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent attention to detail without losing track of a bigger picture
• Well-organized and structured approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

• CFA is a plus
• VB programming and Bloomberg skills are a plus

For New York City, the base salary for this role is $70,000. Candidates with advanced degrees may be eligible for a higher base compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

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 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.

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.