Data & Insights Intern (m/f/x/d, 6 months, 100 )

Are you passionate about transforming complex financial data into meaningful insights? Join our dynamic Life & Health Reinsurance Finance team where you'll develop valuable skills in data analysis, financial reporting, and business intelligence while making a real impact on global business decisions

About The Role
As a Data & Insights Intern, you'll be at the heart of our data-driven decision-making process, providing crucial transparency into our global Life & Health business operations through sophisticated data analysis and visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze IFRS data and contribute to building robust data pipelines that transform raw information into actionable insights
• Develop deep understanding of Life & Health business operations and IFRS reporting methodologies affecting income statements and balance sheets
• Process and interpret performance measures and technical aspects of risk selection under IFRS reporting frameworks
• Transform complex data from multiple sources into compelling visual narratives that support executive decision-making
• Create standardized visualizations that effectively communicate key data stories and business messages to senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Finance and Actuarial teams across multiple countries

The position is located in
Zurich
and is available immediately.

About The Team
Within Reinsurance Finance, our Data & Insights team is responsible for comprehensive financial data analysis and the continuous enhancement of information-sharing tools for Life & Health Reinsurance worldwide. We leverage our extensive data resources and company network to provide senior management with critical insights into business performance, guiding them toward accurate and impactful decisions. Our team serves as a CFO function for both the Head of Life & Health Products and the Head of Life & Health Business Management. We maintain close collaboration with pricing and actuarial teams globally to ensure the highest quality of financial information and insights.

About You
You're an analytical thinker with a passion for translating numbers into meaningful stories. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to apply your technical skills to real-world business challenges. Your curiosity drives you to explore new technologies and methodologies that can enhance data processing and visualization.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Meet These Requirements

• Completed bachelor or master degree in statistics, economics, finance, business administration, or natural sciences
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate numbers and draw relevant conclusions
• Proficient in MS Excel and programming languages such as PySpark, Python, R, or similar tools
• Basic understanding of financial statements, particularly IFRS17 principles
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English

These Are Additional Nice To Haves

• Actuarial background or coursework
• Experience with cloud technology for developing data pipelines
• Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques
• Additional language proficiencies beyond English
• Previous internship experience in finance, data analysis, or related fields

What next?
We are looking forward to your application, including CV and cover letter

Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens
: Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
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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