Financial Reporting Analyst - Graduate

Start your journey towards a rewarding career! 

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates with strong people skills who want to grow, learn, and make a difference. If you hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD and have up to three years of professional experience, apply for our 18-month Graduate Programme starting on 1 September 2027.  

You’ll gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of reinsurance, rotate into different teams, and receive tailored training to build your expertise. This is your opportunity to shape your career, help protect societies from the world’s most threatening hazards, and contribute to making the world more resilient.  

By the end of the programme, you’ll have built the skills, foundations and network to pursue a wide range of career opportunities within Swiss Re. 

This early recruitment cycle is dedicated specifically to Group Strategy and Group Reporting & FP&A Graduate positions.

Additional Graduate opportunities across P&C, L&H, Risk Management, Finance & Asset Management functions in Zurich, London, Paris, Milan, and Bratislava will be advertised from November onwards.

About the Role 

As a Finance Reporting Analyst in the Life & Health (L&H) Finance team, you will contribute to the financial reporting and analysis of our L&H business, working alongside seasoned specialists across the globe.  

This is a wonderful opportunity to build deep expertise in financial performance reporting, contribute to high-impact deliverables, and grow your career in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own and coordinate quarterly financial reporting processes, partnering with Group Finance and regional finance teams across multiple geographies 

• Analyse and interpret L&H financial performance data, providing clear and insightful explanations of variances against internal and external targets 

• Consolidate financial inputs from a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting outputs 

• Contribute to external L&H disclosures and internal management reporting, supporting the delivery of high-quality analysis used for strategic steering purposes 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within reporting workflows, driving efficiency and quality enhancements 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as required by senior management 

About the Team 

We are a vibrant, multinational team based in Zürich, working closely with specialists around the world. Our team holds ownership of the consolidated L&H results, with a sharp focus on both external disclosures and internal management reporting. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, actionable analysis to senior management that directly supports strategic decision-making.  

We are a team that genuinely values curiosity, continuous learning, and high-quality work. You will find a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed, questions are encouraged, and your development is taken seriously. Whether you are navigating your first financial reporting cycle or presenting findings to senior leaders, you will have the support of experienced colleagues who are invested in your growth.  

About You 

You are curious, analytical, and genuinely excited about the world of finance and reinsurance. You enjoy working with financial data and are motivated by the idea of turning complex information into clear, compelling narratives. You bring a proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and a natural ability to communicate with people across different teams and geographies. You are comfortable working under time pressure without compromising on quality, and you approach challenges with resilience and a desire to keep learning. 

You hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD and have up to three years of professional experience. You are eligible to work in Switzerland and are available to begin the programme on 1 September 2027.  

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field (Bachelor's or Master's level), demonstrating a strong academic grounding in financial and quantitative disciplines 

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

• Knowledge of or strong academic exposure to IFRS accounting standards, with an understanding of how these apply within financial reporting contexts 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, and deliver high-quality outputs under time pressure 

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences 

These are additional nice to haves: 

• Familiarity with reinsurance, insurance, or broader financial services industry  

• Interest in or experience with AI tools and technologies, particularly as they relate to improving financial reporting and analysis 

• Knowledge of data visualisation or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) 

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.  

Please note: The application process will remain open until at least October 18th. We greatly appreciate every application and carefully review each one. As a result, the selection process may take some time, but please rest assured that your application is being given thorough consideration. We aim to provide an update on your application by November 16th at the latest. 

Candidates selected for the final stage will be invited to our Assessment Centre on Friday, November 27th, preceded by an informal networking dinner with Swiss Re representatives on the evening before. Please ensure you are available for both events. 

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. 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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.