Governance & Process Manager - Risk Modelling (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Location: Zurich, Zurich, CH

Are you a process-driven professional with a passion for governance, automation, and making complex systems work seamlessly? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments where precision, structure, and collaboration are key? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of risk modelling governance at one of the world's leading reinsurance companies.

About the Role

As a Governance & Process Manager within the Risk Modelling team, you will be a cornerstone of robust governance and efficient process management across the internal model framework. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of regulatory compliance, digital innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work closely with risk modelling experts, contribute to regulatory interactions, and help shape governance standards that underpin critical risk and capital management decisions.

Based in Zurich, this role reports to the Head of Risk Modelling and works in close partnership with the Head of Internal Model Governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute governance processes within the Risk Modelling function, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards
• Develop, maintain, and enhance tracking tools and documentation related to governance activities, driving efficiency and transparency
• Monitor and track regulatory interactions (e.g. FINMA, CAA), ensuring completeness, timeliness, and full transparency — and automate these monitoring processes for greater efficiency
• Support agenda coordination for key committees and conduct documentation reviews as part of the Risk Modelling team's key deliverables
• Perform governance adherence checks across the Risk Modelling team, following up on identified actions and ensuring accountability
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks and operating processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and modernise workflows
• Collaborate closely with risk modelling teams, gaining exposure to modelling topics while maintaining a primary focus on governance excellence

About the Team

You will be joining the Risk Modelling team within Solvency & Financial Risk Management — a team at the core of how Swiss Re understands and manages its risk and capital position. The team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and governance of the Group Internal Model, a critical framework that informs strategic decision-making across the organisation. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the team works closely with regulators and internal stakeholders to ensure the internal model meets the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and robustness. 

About You

You are a structured, detail-oriented professional who combines strong analytical thinking with excellent communication skills. You bring a pragmatic mindset to governance and process challenges — translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable solutions. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and take pride in producing high-quality work. You enjoy collaborating across teams and are motivated by the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in governance and process efficiency.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who Meet These Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, automation, or digital solutions, with hands-on exposure to workflow or automation tools
• Proven ability to translate regulatory and governance requirements into clear, practical processes and effective tracking solutions
• Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to identifying gaps, inefficiencies, or control weaknesses and proposing pragmatic, implementable improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex governance topics clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a regulated, fast-paced environment, combined with high attention to detail in the preparation of briefing materials and documentation

These Are Additional Nice to Haves:

• Experience in governance or compliance functions, preferably within a financial services or regulatory environment
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead or contribute to structured initiatives
• Good understanding of SST and Solvency II regulatory requirements related to the use of internal models
• Programming skills (preferably Python) to support automation and process enhancement initiatives
• Native or fluent German language skills, with the ability to read and interpret regulatory documentation

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 100 000 CHF and 150 000 CHF for a full-time role.

The specific salary offered considers:

• The requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• The applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.