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Financial Risk Analyst
full-timeBengaluru

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Location

Bengaluru

Type

full-time

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About this role

Join a dynamic team at the heart of Swiss Re's risk management framework, where youranalytical expertise will directly impact strategic decision-making across our global organization.This role offers a unique opportunity to work with complex financial data while collaborating withdiverse stakeholders to safeguard our firm's financial stability.


About the Role


As an Assistant Vice President in our Financial Risk Aggregation and Analytics (FRAA) team, you'llbe at the intersection of financial markets, data analytics, and risk management. You'll leverageyour technical and analytical skills to provide critical insights that shape our risk strategy andreporting processes.


Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Monitor and analyze Market and Credit risk portfolio exposures for Swiss Re group,performing change & impact analysis and presenting key business drivers to management
  • Develop innovative tools to improve data consistency and identify irregularities in the riskaggregation and reporting process
  • Conduct advanced analytics n large-scale data, interpreting results and presentingsimplified insights to management
  • Identify and lead projects to enhance measurement and attribution of Risk Metrics likeStress, VaR, SPLC, and Shortfall
  • Ensure quality delivery of day-to-day reporting with appropriate analysis, timeliness, andconsistency across reporting dimensions
  • Address stakeholder requests efficiently while maintaining service excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement of risk reports and reporting processes through fast-developed IT solutions
  • Communicate effectively with Credit Underwriting, Asset Management, Treasury and otherbusiness units, articulating actionable feedback on events, exposures and issues impactingSwiss Re's risk profile


About the Team


The Financial Risk Aggregation and Analytics (FRAA) team within Solvency and Financial RiskManagement (SFRM) is responsible for collecting and aggregating Swiss Re's firm-wide financialmarket and credit risks. We produce various analytics and periodic reports for internal andexternal stakeholders with a strong focus on analysis, timeliness, and quality. Our team worksclosely with Market Risk Managers, Credit Risk Managers, Credit Underwriters, Asset Managers, and Treasury to align reporting needs in a fast-changing environment. We emphasize strong ITcapabilities for efficient implementation of reporting processes.


About You


You're a detail-oriented analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion forfinancial risk management. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can apply yourtechnical expertise to solve complex problems. Your ability to translate complex data intoactionable insights makes you an invaluable partner to stakeholders across the organization.

 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

 

  • Good academic track record in Engineering, Data Science, Finance or Mathematics(Bachelors/Masters) or a professional designation such as CFA, CQF or FRM
  • 7-8 years of experience in the financial services or insurance sector with a goodunderstanding of financial products (fixed income, equities and derivatives) and counterparty credit risk
  • Solid IT & analytical skills with exposure to at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R),data modeling, and SQL
  • Good communication skills with an ability to articulate technical topics in simple terms
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

 

These are additional nice to haves:

 

  • Deep understanding of Interest Rate products
  • Experience in leveraging LLMs through varied platforms like AZURE, Co-pilot Studio andStarGate
  • A flair for understanding trends and developments in global financial markets
  • Experience working in multicultural, global teams
  • Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in the insurance industry

 

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 and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Risk Management,Data Analytics,Market Risk,Credit Risk,Data Modeling,SQL,Python,R,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Stakeholder Management,Project Management,Reporting,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail,Technical Expertise

About Swiss Re

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.

Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-"​ by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3"​ by Moody's and "A+"​ by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.

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For more information about Swiss Re Group, please visit: www.swissre.com, follow us on X @SwissRe and subscribe our YouTube channel @swissretv.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance

What you'll do

  • The Financial Risk Analyst will monitor and analyze market and credit risk portfolio exposures, develop tools for data consistency, and conduct advanced analytics on large-scale data. They will also ensure quality delivery of reporting and communicate effectively with various business units.

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