Job Description

Launch your career with impact!
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 to our 18-month Graduate Programme starting 1 September 2026.
You'll gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of reinsurance, rotate into a different team, and receive tailored training to build your expertise. This is your chance to shape your future - and help protect societies from the world's most complex risks.
About the Role
As an Accounting Graduate in our Group Finance team, you'll dive into the fascinating intersection of global finance and reinsurance. This 18-month programme starting September 2026 offers hands-on experience across multiple aspects of accounting and financial reporting, with the chance to rotate into different teams and receive tailored professional development.
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global internal business partners including Business Units, Asset Management, Treasury and Investor Relations to resolve complex issues
• Analyze and evaluate business drivers and understand their connections to financial results
• Support the Group IFRS Reporting team in a wide range of reporting topics
• Contribute to providing management with relevant information for business steering, including handling ad hoc requests
• Participate in the preparation of the Group's external IFRS disclosures
• Assist in communications with investors, analysts and readers of financial statements

About the Team
We are the Group's reliable provider of consolidated financial information, supporting both internal and external stakeholders in making well-informed decisions. We act as the centre of competence for financial reporting across Swiss Re. We are a professional, engaged and dedicated team of around 20 people, based right next to the lake of Zurich, consisting of a group of international, forward-thinking personalities with various backgrounds, all thriving in a hectic, fast-paced environment that requires focus, interest in the business, and, most importantly, team spirit.
About You
You're a curious, motivated individual with strong analytical abilities and excellent interpersonal skills. You thrive in collaborative environments, take initiative, and are eager to learn and grow in the financial sector. Your positive attitude and ability to navigate complex information while maintaining attention to detail make you an ideal candidate for our team.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Successfully completed university degree, preferably in a quantitative field like finance, accounting or equivalent (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)
• Strong interest in international reporting (IFRS) and accounting matters with a flair for numbers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to focus on details without losing track of the bigger picture
• Very good communication skills in English and confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

These are additional nice to haves:

• Previous internship or up to three years of professional experience in finance or accounting
• Knowledge of or passion to learn about insurance/reinsurance industry
• Experience with financial reporting systems or data visualization tools
• Additional language skills, particularly German
• Team-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse groups

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
The application process is open for at least 4 weeks and if you do not hear from us within this time frame, it does not mean your application is ignored. We will get back to you latest by mid-November.
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. 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 14,000 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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