Locations: Kansas City, MO, US | Chicago, IL, US | New York, NY, US

About the Role

As Head of Strategy / Chief of Staff within the CorSo US Market Unit, you will report directly to the CEO, CorSo US and be a member of the Management Team (MT). In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives and work closely with the US MU leadership team to support delivery on strategic priorities for the division.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, milestones, and KPIs.
• Lead the execution of the US CorSo strategy with the MT aligned with Group objectives.
• Drive enterprise-wide strategic programs with the MT, including market and transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate strategy workshops and leadership offsites.
• Support the development of key strategic initiatives and priorities and monitor progress and delivery by tracking key performance indicators.

Transformation & Innovation

• Support strategic transformation initiatives such as digitization, data/analytics, AI, target operating model changes, and new product development.
• Promote a forward-looking, innovation-oriented mindset within the insurance organization.

Executive & Board Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Management Team and senior business leaders.
• Prepare high-quality materials for Executive Committee and Board discussions, including strategic options, trade-offs, and recommendations.
• Facilitate strategy workshops and leadership offsites.
• Manage the US MU priorities and strategic projects.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, board reports/slides, and stakeholder updates that communicate strategy, performance, and risk insights.
• Lead cross lines of business projects and strategic initiatives from concept through execution.

Market, Portfolio & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor global insurance market trends, US emerging risks, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
• Identify inorganic growth opportunities (M&A, partnerships, ventures) and support due diligence and integration.
• Own annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly performance reviews; collaborate with Finance and Risk to optimize impact.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the US Team to accelerate strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with Group functions as needed to ensure successful delivery on priorities.
• Develop and deliver annual US MU internal & external communication plan to engage the US MU community through various platforms.

People, Talent & Culture

• Support US MU team with strategic workforce planning and succession planning activities. Monitor and steer people related topics (Goal setting, Year-end assessment, Our Voices).
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-regional collaboration.
• Lead change management for priority transformation programs, promoting adoption of digital tools and streamlined processes.

About You

• 12+ years in underwriting management, strategy, operations management, or management consulting within corporate (re)insurance.
• Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strategic mindset with robust analytical and financial acumen.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects on a global scale.
• Superior communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with data visualization or workflow tools.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

This role is available in our New York City (NY), Chicago (IL), or Kansas City (MO) offices. Swiss Re operates under a hybrid work model, with an average expectation of three days per week in the office.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $162,000 for Chicago (IL) and Kansas City (MO) — and — $118,000 to $178,000 for New York City. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.