Senior Regulatory Risk Manager (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)

Swiss Re seeks a Senior Regulatory Risk Manager in Zürich to lead supervisory processes, manage FINMA relations, and navigate regulatory developments in a hybrid role.

This position serves as a key leader within the Regulatory Affairs Switzerland team, which oversees the relationship with the group-wide supervisor FINMA and other Swiss authorities. The incumbent will drive supervisory projects, analyze regulatory changes impacting the business, and represent the company’s interests in expert groups and industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the relationship with FINMA, handling supervisory requests, filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead or support interdisciplinary teams for projects and transactions with supervisory implications.
• Prepare for and manage regulatory interactions, including FINMA Supervisory College meetings, on-site inspections, and senior-level discussions.
• Coordinate data calls, field testing exercises, and consultations.
• Identify, assess, and monitor significant regulatory developments and associated risks.
• Ensure internal teams understand the impact of new regulations and prepare accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with Business Units, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate internal reports and presentations.
• Represent Swiss Re at industry events and meetings as appropriate.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the re-/insurance regulatory framework and supervisory practices in Switzerland or a comparable jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in the (re)insurance sector or relevant authorities, with exposure to Supervision, Regulatory, Risk, Finance, Legal, Compliance, or Treasury.
• Master’s degree in Law, Actuarial Sciences, Natural Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Solid understanding of (re)insurance foundations and its societal role.
• Ability to distill complex issues into clear memos and presentations.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in German and English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience engaging external stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and bridge cross-functional and cross-border gaps.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

What the company offers

• Base salary between CHF 128,000 and CHF 192,000 for a full-time position.
• Eligibility for an attractive performance-based annual bonus and additional rewards.
• An inclusive and flexible work environment.

About the company

Swiss Re is a global leader in reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, dedicated to making the world more resilient. The company manages diverse risks ranging from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Success is driven by an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

• Global leadership in reinsurance and risk transfer.
• Focus on resilience against diverse risks like climate change and cybercrime.
• Commitment to an inclusive culture fostering innovation and fresh perspectives.