Senior Structurer, Property & Casualty

We are looking for a Senior Structurer, who leads a Deal Team for Transactions, to be an integral member of the cross-functional team that facilitates the execution of Property & Casualty (P&C) structured reinsurance solutions (PCSS). Our Structurers actively contribute to the identification and origination of P&C transaction opportunities in the Americas!

About the Role

In collaboration with Client Markets and the wider team, we show the value of P&C structured solutions to our clients, through compelling analytics and presentation materials. We work to ensure that best practice underwriting and actuarial resources are utilized and compliance with regulatory, accounting, tax and legal requirements (mitigate reputational risk) are met.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Meet regularly with clients and brokers to understand client challenges. Collaborate to design strategic and appropriate solutions tailored to meet client needs.
• Develop strong professional relationships with key external and internal clients.
• Represent PCSS as an innovator and structural thought leader internally and externally.
• Manage transaction process and ensure an inclusive deal team approach with underwriters, actuarial, legal, accounting, finance and risk professionals within Swiss Re.
• Develop and promote innovation.
• Leverage Underwriting experts for local market and custom practices while promoting best practice and address governance matters. Drive efficiency using an inclusive approach with cross-functional teams.

Leadership :

• Prioritize (triage) market opportunities and realize synergies among PCSS and other units of Swiss Re.
• Assist with internal initiatives to advance the transactions topic with key internal stakeholders and across the broader organization.

About the Team

We are a highly experienced, diverse, and energetic team of structurers. At PCSS, we understand that we have a unique place within Swiss Re that adds significant value through the origination, structuring and deal team leadership of our largest and most sophisticated programs. We have high visibility in the organization and many opportunities to influence our Senior Leaders to support needle moving transactions.

Our hunger, drive, persistence, and collaboration set us apart from our competition. We are technical. We are pragmatic. We are problem solvers. We are courageous. We have fun. The successful candidate will possess all of these traits and will enjoy being part of a selfless team who works together and supports one another without hesitation!

About You

The successful candidate possesses a high level of integrity, transparency and analytical capabilities along with excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills. In addition, they will have strong networking and influencing skills and experience in organizing and motivating cross-functional teams.

Additional requirements include :

• College degree required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the financial/insurance industry.
• Actuarial or corporate finance qualifications a plus.
• Reinsurance experience either in Underwriting, Risk Management or Marketing; ideally complemented by practical experience in executing tailored P&C reinsurance transactions.
• Thorough understanding of reinsurance products, markets and risk, and actuarial principles.
• Strong financial acumen with capital management / solvency proficiency.
• Client-oriented and desire to be integral to the success of our clients.
• Adapts to new circumstances with ease and speed.
• Passionate about Reinsurance, and to outperform.
• Possesses a passion for the business and commitment to solving problems

Travel required 25%. This position is not eligible for full-time telework or visa sponsorship.

The estimated base salary range for this position in Schaumburg is $136,000 to $204,000 and in Armonk is $144,000 to $216,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.