Executive Office Process Manager

Place of work
Mlynske Nivy 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The Executive Office Corporate Solutions is looking for a pro-active and motivated individual to join the team to support Corporate Solutions Executive Committee and other key stakeholders in managing Business Unit and Group related activities and deliverables. In addition you work closely with the Group Corporate Secretariat, Legal & Compliance as well as Group Regulatory Affairs to maintain and optimise corporate governance processes for Corporate Solutions and ensure adherence to both the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and Swiss Re Group policies.
In this role you will develop a broad understanding of the end-to-end insurance value chain and organisation, as well as skills in the area of executive communication, and process and project management for senior management clients.

Drive and work closely with the line manager, team colleagues, Corporate Secretariat, Legal & Compliance, Group Regulatory Affairs as well as Senior Management on the following activities:
• Coordinate and drive the Corporate Governance assessment and certification process of all Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd. legal entities in cooperation with the Group Secretariat
• Supporting Corporate Solutions Executive Committee and further members of senior management in the preparation of reports and presentations for Group committee meetings, strategy related events, town halls or external industry events
• Managing and supporting Executive Office related projects, including ad-hoc projects related e.g. to competitor and market analysis
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, coordinate activities and follow-up with stakeholders on specific topics
• Produce documents for internal stakeholders, including top management and employees
• Coordinate and support all FINMA-related activities of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd., such as questionnaires, business plan activities, Bylaws review process as well as the assessment and implementation of regulatory and legislative changes, to ensure adherence to FINMA requirements and internal policies and guidelines
• Coordinate the nomination process for newly appointed BoD members and Officers for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions subsidiaries and branches

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2) and German - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Key skills and knowledge
• Track record of successful project management path
• Ability to manage high workload and focus on deliverables
• Capable to interact smoothly with top management & other key stakeholders
• Ability to influence various stakeholder to find solutions and create a common direction and commitment on specific topics
• Practical experience of managing projects and delivering change to the business
• Ability to manage relationships at all levels of the business
• Sophisticated user of MS Office products, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Personal characteristics
• Project and process management knowledge desirable
• Analytical, methodical and exact work-style combined with proper business judgement and high-quality output
• Ability to understand and interpret legal texts in English and ideally also in German
• Ability to work under pressure, able to retain information, flexible, creative, persistent and assertive
• Can-do attitude, out-of-the-box thinking
• Ensures high degree of information sharing without jeopardizing confidentiality
• Analytical personality who is able to prioritize tasks in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Team player, superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of English both spoken and written is essential, especially German but also any other languages are a strong plus

Professional Experience and Education
• Higher level of education – graduate degree (Master's or MBA) – at the interface of Management/ Business Administration and Law
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and 5 years of professional experience, preferably in financial services industry
• Experience and expertise in Corporate Governance topics and FINMA knowledge is a plus

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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: 3312168  Dátum zverejnenia: 23.4.2018