Policy and Standards Governance (Temporary)
Place of work
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 900 - 4 900 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
2 900 - 4 900 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and creating frameworks that help organizations operate effectively? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re as we shape the future of policy governance across our global organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our governance structure while working with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Please note, this is a 12‑month fixed-term position.
About the Role
As our Policy and Standards Governance specialist, you'll be the driving force behind Swiss Re's Policy Governance Framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and usability across the organization. You'll combine governance expertise with stakeholder influence to maintain and enhance our approach to policy management.
Key Responsibilities
• Framework Strategy and Design: Own and evolve the end-to-end Policy Governance Framework, developing governance models, taxonomies, templates, and quality assurance standards
• Continuous Improvement: Define and implement enhancements to streamline processes, improve user experience, and ensure effective lifecycle management
• Governance and Oversight: Ensure all new or updated policies and standards meet framework requirements and monitor adherence to lifecycle stages
• Stakeholder Management: Advise policy and standard owners on framework application and best practices for drafting and implementation
• Community Building: Build and lead a community of Standard Owners to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing to support consistency and best practices
• Compliance Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of Compliance policies, standards, processes, and tools
• Risk Framework Enhancement: Monitor regulatory developments to identify new requirements and potential improvements to risk frameworks
• Training and Awareness: Prepare and deliver training, guidance, and awareness materials to build Compliance capability
About the Team
The Compliance Programme, Policies & Awareness (PPA) team is responsible for the global Compliance framework at Swiss Re. We develop, maintain and implement the policies, standards and training programs that educate employees on their responsibilities and behaviours in identifying and managing Compliance Risks. We support the business and our Compliance colleagues by monitoring for new risks and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and we oversee the operation and implementation of the overall Policy Governance framework across Swiss Re.
Please note, this is a 12‑month fixed-term position.
About the Role
As our Policy and Standards Governance specialist, you'll be the driving force behind Swiss Re's Policy Governance Framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and usability across the organization. You'll combine governance expertise with stakeholder influence to maintain and enhance our approach to policy management.
Key Responsibilities
• Framework Strategy and Design: Own and evolve the end-to-end Policy Governance Framework, developing governance models, taxonomies, templates, and quality assurance standards
• Continuous Improvement: Define and implement enhancements to streamline processes, improve user experience, and ensure effective lifecycle management
• Governance and Oversight: Ensure all new or updated policies and standards meet framework requirements and monitor adherence to lifecycle stages
• Stakeholder Management: Advise policy and standard owners on framework application and best practices for drafting and implementation
• Community Building: Build and lead a community of Standard Owners to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing to support consistency and best practices
• Compliance Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of Compliance policies, standards, processes, and tools
• Risk Framework Enhancement: Monitor regulatory developments to identify new requirements and potential improvements to risk frameworks
• Training and Awareness: Prepare and deliver training, guidance, and awareness materials to build Compliance capability
About the Team
The Compliance Programme, Policies & Awareness (PPA) team is responsible for the global Compliance framework at Swiss Re. We develop, maintain and implement the policies, standards and training programs that educate employees on their responsibilities and behaviours in identifying and managing Compliance Risks. We support the business and our Compliance colleagues by monitoring for new risks and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and we oversee the operation and implementation of the overall Policy Governance framework across Swiss Re.
Employee perks, benefits
• Attractive performance-based bonus
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts
Information about the selection process
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Please use the link below to upload your CV in English.
We are looking forward to your application!
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Advanced (C1)
Personality requirements and skills
About You
You're a governance professional who thrives on creating order and structure within complex organizations. You have excellent communication skills and can influence stakeholders at all levels. You're detail-oriented yet can see the big picture, allowing you to develop frameworks that are both robust and practical.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• University or equivalent qualification with minimum 8 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, program management or other risk and control framework roles
• Sound experience with policies, standards and governance frameworks, particularly in relation to drafting policies and standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively and accurately across all seniority levels
• Excellent organizational, process, project management, and analytical skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
These are additional nice to haves:
• Experience in an international financial services environment
• Working knowledge of compliance risks, particularly in fraud, conduct risk and bribery and corruption.
• Additional languages beyond English
• Experience with digital policy management systems or tools
You're a governance professional who thrives on creating order and structure within complex organizations. You have excellent communication skills and can influence stakeholders at all levels. You're detail-oriented yet can see the big picture, allowing you to develop frameworks that are both robust and practical.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• University or equivalent qualification with minimum 8 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, program management or other risk and control framework roles
• Sound experience with policies, standards and governance frameworks, particularly in relation to drafting policies and standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively and accurately across all seniority levels
• Excellent organizational, process, project management, and analytical skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
These are additional nice to haves:
• Experience in an international financial services environment
• Working knowledge of compliance risks, particularly in fraud, conduct risk and bribery and corruption.
• Additional languages beyond English
• Experience with digital policy management systems or tools
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Brief description of the company
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to aging populations and cybercrime. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where we were founded in 1863, the Swiss Re operates through a network of around 70 offices globally. Our approximately 15'000 employees provide a wide range of technical expertise, enabling us to develop unique solutions and drive growth. Swiss Re Slovakia is the second largest location with various teams in Finance, IT, Business Operations, Asset Management, and other functions. In 2026, we celebrate 20th anniversary of building resilience in Slovakia. For more information please visit: www.swissre.com
Join Swiss Re and you will join a company awarded with Najzamestnavatel 2025 in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (1st place), Healthy Company of the Year 2025 (1st place) and Via Bona Responsible Large Company Award 2022 (1st place).
Number of employees
2500 employees
Company address
Contact
Contact person: Zuzana Noskova
ID: 5273830
Dátum zverejnenia: 16.7.2026
2026-07-16
lokalita: Bratislava Pozícia: Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager Spoločnosť: Swiss Re
Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 900 EUR/month