Student Research Assistant (40%)

Would you like to work part time alongside your studies? Are you interested in being part of a stimulating research environment which is responsible for sigma, the most world-class publication in the insurance industry? We are looking for a keen and dedicated student to carry out data manipulation/curation and statistical analysis to support our team of economists in preparing reports and presentations.

About the Role

As research assistant you will support the research activities within the Swiss Re Institute.

Your main responsibility is to support our economists with basic research operations, such as:

• data sourcing, transformation, cleaning and input into our databases

• general internet and database research

• processing data/information requests from inside and outside Swiss Re

• helping to create our external and internal reports and publications, including background statistical analysis.

• ad hoc support for administrative staff in their daily work

About You

• General qualification for university entrance/ enrolled at university

• Affinity with mathematics/quantitative data analysis

• Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles is helpful

• Strong practical knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint are a must

• Preference for candidates with prior experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python) or programming languages

• Proficiency in German and English, other languages welcome

• Team worker, high ability to learn, accurate, flexible

• Dedication to stay for two years (temporary position)

  
  

We look forward to your application!

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, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive work places that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.