eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Swiss Reinsurance Company

• Location

  Switzerland-Zurich

• Compensation

  nach Vereinbarung

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  17 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  585208

Do you relish a challenge? Are you looking for a new outlook in your professional life that will allow you to develop further? As a global leader in risk and capital management, our success is built on forward-looking, committed employees who are keenly focused on quality. Are you ready for the challenge?

Credit Risk Manager

The small, multi-disciplinary Credit Risk Management team reports directly to the Head of Financial Markets Risk Management. As articulated in the Group Credit & Financial Market Risk Management Guideline, the team is entrusted with safeguarding the firm's capital through proper management of Swiss Re's global credit risk portfolio and promoting sound credit risk management practices throughout the firm. Successful candidates would have direct input into credit-risk-related decisions whether they be single deals or limits. Candidates would not have managerial responsibility; their reporting line would be to either a VP or Director.

The jobholder will be responsible for Risk Management of a wide variety Sectors, counter-parties, and product types. Experience in commodity backed finance and emerging market experience would be a strong advantage.

This person will also provide direct support to the Credit Underwriting unit in assessing credit transactions. In addition, relevant credit analytical expertise will be used to support Credit aspect of The Group's Insurance, Investment and Capital Markets activities as necessary.

The ideal Credit Analyst candidate will have:

• Solid academic track record (university degree or higher)
• Minimum 4 to 6 years' financial analysis experience, preferably in the credit or research department of a primary commercial or investment bank or a credit rating agency
• Alongside strong financial analysis skills, the clear ability to develop quickly a detailed understanding of Swiss Re's diverse credit product range (including derivative instruments, fixed income securities, structured finance and reinsurance) and the credit risks inherent therein
• Flexible approach to work assignments
• Ability to manage diverse projects and tasks simultaneously and the confidence and initiative to take decisions often with only limited information and guidance and within tight deadlines
• Fluency in English is essential. Other languages such as Spanish, Italian and/or Portuguese would be advantageous

Your recruiting contact:
Marc van Marrewijk

Swiss Re
Mythenquai 50/60
8022 Zürich

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity or other opportunities with Swiss Re, you may apply by visiting our website at www.swissre.com/careers. The reference code for this position is EXT-NB50132210. Applications will only be accepted through our website.