AM Custody and Reinsurance Collateral Associate

Place of work
Karadžičová 12, CBC III, 821 08 Bratislava, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
By agreement
Wage (gross)
By agreement

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The Asset Management (AM) function manages the assets that Swiss Re generates through its core insurance and reinsurance businesses. We do so using a robust asset-liability management process. In addition to matching assets and liabilities, our team optimizes risk-adjusted investment returns within defined risk limits. Our clients are the Business Units, Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions and Admin Re. Their portfolios are managed individually according to their needs and objectives. AM Business Services provides an efficient operating platform capable of supporting all financial market activities conducted by Swiss Re.

The job is focused on the administration of Reinsurance Collateral. You will be responsible for the administration of collateral contracts (namely Letters of Credit / LoC) between Swiss Re, custodians and clients, with the purpose of ensuring their value corresponds to Swiss Re's reinsurance exposure in line with regulation. The job itself along with the team's trainings framework and Swiss Re's knowledge-sharing culture offer excellent learning opportunities as you would have insights into the investment and transaction/collateral lifecycle end-to-end process.

• Administration of collateral contracts (e.g. Letters of Credit / LoC) between Swiss Re, custodians and clients
• Collateral adjustments - instructing banks externally and booking in internal systems
• Maintenance and control of collateral data in internal systems
• Calculation of internal and external fees for LoC billing
• Communication and day-to-day contact with internal and external stakeholders to address their queries
• Collaboration in initiatives and new tasks and initiatives
• Suggesting improvements for tasks and processes
• Supporting your team of colleagues

Information about the selection process

To apply for this vacancy click on the button bellow "Apply here" or go to www.swissre.com/careers, login and apply for the position.

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Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University student
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

Required:
• Basic to advanced investments knowledge
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

• Willingness to learn, openness and flexibility to take on new tasks and challenges
• Detail orientation and good analytical skills
• Strong team player

Preferred:
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another related degree
• 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 2767370  Posting date: 16.12.2016  Basic wage component (gross) and other rewards: By agreement