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Join Swiss Re as an Energy Specialist

At Swiss Re, we're shaping the future of energy transition. Join us as an Energy Specialist focusing on Traditional Energy, Well Drilling including Geothermal, and CCUS Value Chain in our Centre of Competence (CoC). Help us navigate the complex landscape of traditional energy while pioneering sustainable solutions in geothermal energy and carbon capture. This 60% position is based in Zurich and offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact on our global energy portfolio and contribute to a more sustainable future.

About the Role

As an Energy Specialist within our Centre of Competence, you'll be at the forefront of energy transition, supporting Property and Casualty Reinsurance from within Global Specialty. Your role will focus on traditional energy products while serving as the specialist for carbon capture and storage technologies and geothermal solutions—critical areas for achieving global climate goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support profitable development of traditional energy transition and sustainable growth of renewables, particularly in the CCUS and geothermal segments, expanding Swiss Re's market footprint.
• Provide technical expertise to Underwriting teams on Energy submissions, serving as the point of expertise on traditional energy, geothermal, and CCUS value chains.
• Represent the Energy CoC as an ambassador in your region.
• Identify client needs and growth potential to develop tailor-made solutions in partnership with P&C Re colleagues.
• Share knowledge actively within Swiss Re through training, special projects, and research on Energy technologies and exposures.
• Take ownership of internal coordination tasks within the CoC.
• Contribute to portfolio steering by defining best practices, developing Underwriting tools, and recommending corrective measures when necessary.
• Improve risk accumulation management as an expert user of dedicated offshore accumulation tools.

Specific Tasks

• Monitoring accumulation and headline risk exposure for offshore and windfarm assets.
• Developing and calibrating costing tools with actuaries and facilitating tool rollouts.
• Participating in Smart Circle processes to improve costing approaches.
• Supporting referrals to the Energy CoC in collaboration with underwriters and specialists.
• Developing new products and amending existing offerings.
• Creating and maintaining robust training programs for Construction and Operational covers.
• Teaching at client and internal training events.
• Enabling knowledge transfer across regions, lines of business, and functions in the Energy sector.

About the Team

Global Specialty is a diverse team of problem solvers driven by passion and powered by knowledge. With over 200 underwriters across 10+ offices, our team combines Swiss Re's dedicated Specialty lines of business in Reinsurance, including Agriculture, Aviation, Cyber, Engineering, and Marine & Energy.

The Energy CoC aims to elevate our joint traditional and renewable Energy Underwriting, contributing to Swiss Re's growth in these areas while improving current setup and aligning approaches across different stakeholders and lines of business. Our purpose is to make today's and tomorrow's complex risks more accessible and lead Swiss Re's innovation and sustainability ambitions.

About You

You're an adaptable professional who thrives in both collaborative team environments and independent work settings. With your can-do attitude and creative approach to problem-solving, you navigate fluid and dynamic situations with ease, readily embracing change and uncertainty.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in a scientific or commercial field.
• At least 5 years of relevant traditional Energy experience in Energy Underwriting, related investments, or reinsurance tasks.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex technical topics.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.

Additional Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with carbon capture technologies or geothermal energy projects.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.
• Background in risk engineering or technical assessment of energy facilities.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives in the energy sector.
• Familiarity with energy transition strategies and technologies.

We look forward to your application! Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 132,000 and CHF 198,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

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

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

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

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 made possible by the collaboration of over 14,000 employees worldwide.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture that encourages 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, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skill set, 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.