Financial Solutions Origination Manager
Swiss Re · London, United Kingdom · 16d ago
Are you passionate about financial reinsurance solutions and building meaningful client relationships? Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic thinking? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join Swiss Re — one of the world's leading reinsurance and risk transfer organisations — and help shape the future of financial solutions for some of the most influential players in the UK and Irish insurance markets.
About the Role
As a Senior Financial Solutions Manager, you will be at the heart of Swiss Re's Go-to-Market strategy, driving the identification, origination, and delivery of innovative financial reinsurance solutions for clients across the UK and Ireland. This is a high-impact, client-facing role where your expertise, creativity, and commercial acumen will directly influence Swiss Re's growth and client success.
You'll work closely with client managers and cross-functional teams to design and execute solutions that address complex capital, accounting, liquidity, and M&A-related challenges — making a tangible difference for clients and the broader market.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and originate financial reinsurance solutions — including capital, accounting, liquidity, and M&A-related transactions — for clients based in the UK & Ireland
- Manage a dedicated client portfolio, taking specific ownership and accountability for nominated client relationships
- Analyse and identify client needs, providing strategic support to Senior Client Managers as required
- Lead the transaction process from point of sale through to delivery, ensuring clients receive exceptional service that meets or exceeds expectations
- Collaborate with internal partners across functions to co-develop and refine financial solutions that are innovative, compliant, and commercially sound
- Develop and execute business plans, including budgets, marketing objectives, and strategies tailored to your client portfolio
- Play a leadership role in the UK & Ireland Transactions Cross-Functional Team, contributing to strategic direction and team development
About the Team
This role sits within the UK&I Life & Health Client Markets team, a dynamic and collaborative group that is central to Swiss Re's Go-to-Market strategy. The team is responsible for the delivery of both in-force and new business solutions — from enhancing core reinsurance support and services to executing complex transactions. As Senior Financial Solutions Manager, you will work in close partnership with Senior Client Managers and supporting functions across the business, playing a pivotal role in shaping how Swiss Re engages with and delivers value to its clients. The team operates in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where innovation, collaboration, and client centricity are at the core of everything we do.
About You
You are a commercially minded, technically strong professional with a deep understanding of the life re/insurance landscape. You bring a collaborative spirit and the confidence to engage at the most senior levels — translating complex financial concepts into clear, compelling narratives. You are curious, solutions-oriented, and energised by the challenge of finding innovative answers to complex problems.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Degree in finance, economics or mathematics, combined with substantial relevant experience in financial management solution delivery
- Extensive professional experience in life re/insurance, wholesale banking, or related fields, with a strong track record of delivering structured financial solutions
- Proficient knowledge of key financial and regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, Solvency II, Solvency UK and/or economic capital models, with the ability to analyse companies' risk profiles (asset and liability side), capital positions, and key financial metrics
- Proven experience managing and developing senior-level client relationships, including engagement at CFO level and above
- Strong knowledge of the UK and Irish insurance market, including commercial and technical dynamics
These are additional nice to haves:
- Actuarial qualification (FIA or equivalent) — a strong advantage in this role
- Experience with structured re/insurance and longevity products
- Ability to translate complex technical details into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and challenge assumptions, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills across all levels of management, with a confident and personable approach
- Experience in effectively managing internal and external stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies
Compensation and working model
For the United Kingdom, the base salary range for this position is between GBP 90,000 and GBP 134,000 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, specialisation, skills and experience
In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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.
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