Job Description

About the Role
This position is key to the creation of exceptional quality original research and thought leadership for Swiss Re's clients and partners. You will work on our industry-leading sigma research and other publications, with two key areas of responsibility:

• High-quality editing of research publications and writing related key takeaway materials.
• Managing the production of research publications, from schedules to stakeholder management.

About Swiss Re Institute
We originate actionable insights to support profitable risk-taking, by providing input for internal planning and business steering, creating business-focused research, and positioning SRI and Swiss Re with external stakeholders.
SRI is a Group Function reporting to the Group CEO. We are a diverse set of around 60 colleagues working in teams across various locations.
Main activities
Trusted partner: in this role, you will be an expert advisor to SRI's team of more than 40 research analysts in Zurich, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing and Bangalore.
You will work closely with our analysts - your core internal clients - to support them in scheduling and resourcing research publication projects. Your role is to assist them from concept to final proofread, listening to their needs, keeping them on track and ultimately helping to translate their specialist knowledge into compelling narratives accessible to Swiss Re clients and partners (external and internal).
Editing quality: you will copy-edit economics and insurance-market related reports, with a focus on content narrative, key takeaways, attention to detail (accuracy and consistency) and language quality (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
Your activities will span:

• Provide end-to-end line editing support to analysts
• Enforce adherence to internal governance processes for all written content
• Maintain consistent writing style across all output, in line with in-house style guidelines
• Set and manage production schedules
• Distil content from research for use in slides, or as key takeaway messaging and engagement material.

The Team
You will be part of Swiss Re Institute's editorial function, reporting to the Head Editorial Office. You will edit in English and manage the overall production schedules of your assigned publications to meet defined deadlines.
You should be able to work independently with a diverse team of colleagues across Swiss Re Institute. Your collaboration will extend to other teams in Swiss Re, from Communications to Compliance.
Working environment
To be successful, agility is key. You will be required to switch focus and energy between different tasks, often at short notice. To this end, a "can-do" attitude is key.
You will need resilience as the working environment can be high pressure, and on occasion you will likely need to be flexible in working hours to meet publication deadlines.
About You

• University degree, preferably in an economics or finance-related field
• Proven experience in financial journalism or publishing as an editor
• Native English-language speaker
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to "spot-the-story" in technical-heavy prose
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with diverse colleagues across geographies and all levels of seniority
• Integrity and willingness to speak up on reputational risk issues
• Knowledge of economics and the insurance sector
• Good MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot
• German language skills (helpful but not essential)

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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