Junior Financial Analyst (80-100%, Hybrid)

Location: Bratislava, SK

We currently have a unique opportunity as a Junior Financial Analyst, covering financial reporting for Swiss Re's investment portfolio. As part of Asset Management Finance, the incumbent will get involved with all aspects of the FP&A mandate, including Financial Reporting, KPIs, Planning, Costs and strategic initiatives. In this role, the incumbent will support accurate and timely submission of P&L and Balance Sheet figures for the investment portfolio alongside a cohesive storyline and consistency across all of the performance reporting areas, both externally and internally.  

About Swiss Re

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 cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

About the Team

We, the Asset Management (AM) Finance team, lead and facilitate all financial matters related to Swiss Re Group’s investments, including financial analysis as well as financial and performance reporting. Working closely together within the team, we deepen the understanding of the end-to-end investment value chain. The team, consisting of finance professionals located in Bratislava, New York, and Zurich, closely interacts with a broad range of counterparts. The activities focus on collaborating with partners across the AM and Finance organizations with value creation at the center of attention while living up for a good work atmosphere and great team spirit!

About the Role

Within our team, you support the preparation and accuracy of all quarterly reporting requirements, including external financial reporting and storytelling as well as internal management reporting and analysis. Working closely with the wider AM FP&A team as well as a range of colleagues across Asset Management and Finance, you will gain a deep understanding of the end-to-end investment value chain.

The role requires a strong balance of technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to toggle between the technical aspects and the broader business rationale as well as to facilitate varying degrees of communication, including with stakeholders across Asset Management and Finance. Building knowledge of investments and the related accounting principles as well as the underlying data landscape will serve as the foundation. Staying close to financial data platform developments at Swiss Re as well as curiosity to learn about the IFRS results are key for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• We accurately prepare the quarterly reporting requirements (including, but not limited to, Results Conference materials, analyst slides, MD&As, press releases, Investor slides and Q&A)
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all other IFRS investment reporting requirements
• Facilitate positive working relations with partners (e.g., Treasury, Principal Investment & Acquisitions, Group IFRS Reporting, Group Investment Reporting, Client Solutions & Analytics)
• Serve as the key liaison between AM and the Business Unit (BU) Finance teams as well as Investor Relations/ Group IFRS Reporting/ Communications, ensuring consistency of the "story" throughout
• Coordinate / Contribute to IFRS investment projections and the 3-year Plan for senior management and the BUs
• Collaborate closely with the Asset Class teams as well as the wider AM Finance Team
• Contribute to positive Team spirit

About You

Essentials:

• University degree; preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business
• Understanding financial products, asset classes and financial markets
• Curiosity about the investment process and the impacts from financial markets on the investment result
• Very good command of English language (written and spoken)
• Enjoy working in fast developing environment; ability to multitask
• Knowledge of MS Office

Personality:

• Change / transition mentality; readily adapts to different ways of doing things
• Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking
• Proactive and team player; ability to work with a myriad of stakeholders

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

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 1,400 and EUR 2,400 per month (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, specialization, skills and experience. 
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits. 

  
We look forward to your application! 

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