As an Auditor in Group Internal Audit, you will bring your expertise across the full reinsurance end-to-end value chain, contributing to a wide variety of audit activities that have real organizational impact. This role offers exposure to several parts of the organization, giving you the opportunity to learn how different functions operate, connect, and manage risk. Your perspective matters — you will help identify risk themes and provide clear insights that support informed decision-making.
This is an opportunity to apply your reinsurance expertise in an audit environment, broaden your understanding of the organization, and contribute to practical improvements that strengthen risk management and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality audit reports by contributing to a diverse portfolio of audits across the (re)insurance value chain, ensuring timely and risk-focused outcomes
Provide actionable insights to management by identifying improvement opportunities and translating audit findings into clear, practical observations and recommendations
Monitor and analyze the risk landscape, leveraging relevant data points to inform GIA's risk assessment and audit planning processes
Evaluate governance, processes, controls, and risk management practices across the end-to-end reinsurance process to assess their effectiveness
Identify and assess key and emerging risks across the (re)insurance value chain, ensuring GIA stays ahead of the curve
Share reinsurance expertise with audit colleagues by contributing technical knowledge and practical perspectives during audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Engage effectively with stakeholders, supporting transparent and constructive dialogue throughout the audit lifecycle
Contribute to a strong risk culture at Swiss Re by helping identify themes, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve risk management practices
About the Team
Swiss Re's Group Internal Audit (GIA) provides independent and objective assurance to support the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee in protecting the company's assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability. Our vision is clear: Advancing Swiss Re's Resilience.
We are a diverse, international team of problem solvers who lead from every seat, challenge the status quo, and are deeply attuned to risk. We do not just tick boxes — we apply innovative, risk-focused techniques to ensure our audit efforts are always proportionate to what matters most.
We are continuously expanding our use of data analytics and automation, pushing the boundaries of what modern internal audit looks like. If you thrive in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, you will feel right at home here.
About You
We are looking for an intellectually curious professional with a strong investigative mindset; someone who challenges assumptions, looks beyond the obvious, and digs deep into core re/insurance processes to identify what could go wrong and where improvements can be made. You bring a delivery-oriented, collaborative approach combined with critical and creative thinking to strengthen organizational resilience and the control' environment. You are comfortable working through ambiguity, asking thoughtful questions, and communicating clear insights that support meaningful outcomes.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
5+ years of experience in external and/or internal audit, technical accounting, or claims within the re/insurance industry
Solid knowledge of (re)insurance value chain and administration process including its governance frameworks, risk landscape, and control environments
Strong understanding of governance processes and controls, with the ability to evaluate their effectiveness across complex organizational structures
University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills able to convey complex findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
These are additional nice to haves:
Experience with data analytics tools or automation
Familiarity with L&H and/or P&C reinsurance products, processes, and market dynamics
Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or equivalent
Experience engaging with various stakeholders and communicating audit observations clearly and professionally
Highly organized, natural self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines while maintaining quality
A collaborative approach with the ability to listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and work effectively across different levels of the organization
Our company operates under a hybrid work model, with the expectation that employees will work from the office three days per week every week. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship/visa transfers/visa extension or relocation support.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $ 86,000 to $144,000. 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.
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 15,000 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. Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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