Job Description

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Geospatial Technical Business Analyst to join our Geospatial Infrastructure Team. This team plays a critical role in building and maintaining geospatial IT systems that support key functions across Swiss Re. You will work closely with experienced developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure spatial data is optimized, published, and documented efficiently and reliably.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a geospatial background and a passion for IT to grow within a collaborative and technically diverse environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Process and optimize geospatial data for efficient storage and fast querying.
• Publish spatial datasets in our open-source map server and REST APIs.
• Executing & document data workflows, metadata standards, and publishing processes together with technical teams and business stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Troubleshoot and resolve spatial data issues related to projections, accuracy, and performance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL (especially for spatial databases).
• At least 3-years of experience in working in natural catastrophe modeling domain.
• Solid understanding of geospatial concepts, including coordinate reference systems, reprojection, and spatial data optimization.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with REST APIs, Git, ML and AI within geospatial domain.
• Experience with developing data pipelines, automation of GIS processes
• Familiarity with optimizing spatial data for performance and usability.
• Exposure to open-source, cloud-based GIS platforms.

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 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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