Back Office Administrator with French OR German (Temporary)
Mlynské nivy, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
full-time
1 400 - 2 300 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role; the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognize your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
About the Role
As a Back Office Administrator with French/German, you'll be at the heart of our Corporate Solutions operations, supporting underwriting units with their end-to-end business processes. This is a role where precision meets collaboration - you'll help ensure that our underwriting contracts are accurately reflected in our systems, that our processes run smoothly, and that our colleagues across EMEA have a reliable partner they can count on. If you enjoy working with data, communicating across cultures, and making a real operational impact, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and validate insurance documents to ensure accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Update and maintain internal systems to accurately reflect underwriting contracts, ensuring data integrity at every step
• Work with data and Excel spreadsheets to support reporting, tracking, and operational tasks across the underwriting lifecycle
• Follow established guidelines and processes while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing ideas with the team
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in French OR German with colleagues across multiple EMEA locations, building strong cross-functional working relationships
• Support policy administration by managing insurance policies covering both local and international clients
• Contribute to smooth operations during peak periods by prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining high-quality output even under pressure
About the Team
Our team works closely with the underwriting community, and our mission is clear: ensure the correctness of data entered into our systems and keep operational processes running smoothly to resolve any issues related to policy administration. We manage insurance policies that span both local and international clients, making our work both varied and impactful. We are a diverse, collaborative group spread across EMEA, and we genuinely care about each other's growth and success. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and uncover your potential -finding real meaning and satisfaction in the work you do every day.
Employee perks, benefits
• 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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We are looking forward to your application!
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
Personality requirements and skills
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Experience in a back office, administrative, or operations role, ideally within a corporate environment
• Proficiency in English and French OR German (both spoken and written) - essential for day-to-day communication with colleagues and stakeholders across EMEA
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook, for data management, reporting, and professional communication
• Strong attention to detail and numerical confidence - you're comfortable working with data, spotting inconsistencies, and ensuring accuracy in everything you produce
• Strong time management and organisational skills, especially the ability to prioritise effectively when workloads increase
These are additional nice to haves:
• Experience in financial services, insurance, or reinsurance
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset - you don't just flag issues, you come with ideas and solutions
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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).