Investment Analyst - Global Credit Team - Zurich

About the Role:

This is your opportunity to join one of the world’s leading reinsurers and a team of motivated investment professionals within Swiss Re’s Asset Management (AM) unit! Do you have a passion for financial markets and long-term, sustainable investing? Do you like financial market analysis supporting investment action? In this role, we are looking for someone to contribute to key investment initiatives, support processes and coordinate management information materials along our investment activity. You will join AM’s Global Credit Team that helps to steer the firm’s investments across the credit markets.

Your key accountabilities may include:

• Market research and ad-hoc analysis related to the investment portfolio and its performance, asset classes or the investment outlook.
• Conduct monitoring activities of the team’s investments or market developments in general and participate in meetings with key external market participants.
• Coordinate key processes such as evaluation of new investments, external manager reviews, and implementation of new investment programs.
• Prepare key materials and analysis for Swiss Re’s Business Units and subsidiaries and coordinate the preparation of committee materials.
• Work on daily tasks, such as market / monitoring report production, meeting preparation, and ad hoc items.
• Support cross-department projects and initiatives, e.g. related to new technology applications, responsible investing, or new asset class allocations.

About the Team:

As the AM division we are investing the assets generated from our core insurance and reinsurance business. We drive sustainable performance by following a long-term oriented investment approach and focus on a high-quality investment portfolio. As a diverse team of investment professionals, we ensure a strong contribution to Swiss Re’s financial performance. In addition, we also support the company’s thought leadership on long-term and responsible investing themes, and act as a "Centre of Excellence" for financial market expertise.

You will be working with high-potential employees in close interaction with other financial market professionals from the various investment teams, while reporting into the Head Credit.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About You:

• Successfully completed university degree in Finance, Science, or Economics. CFA qualification is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience in investment grade, high yield or emerging markets in asset management or investment banking. Particularly, familiarity with emerging markets and portfolio construction is a plus.
• Keen interest and understanding of financial markets.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, programming, and/or Bloomberg skills are a plus.
• Highly motivated, with an open mind set, eager to learn and take initiative.
• Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and structured approach to problem solving and able to maintain high quality even under time pressure.