Strategy Specialist

About Swiss Re:

Swiss Re (SR) 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.

At Swiss Re we combine experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000+ employees across the world.

About The Team – Strategic Development (SD) India:

We enable SR Bangalores journey towards becoming a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to Swiss Re Group by shaping the strategic agenda and direction of the centers journey working with the location leadership team, multiple business leaders and steering bodies. The team drives various strategic initiatives and projects that deliver the needed impact. We also deliver impactful Group-wide projects which help Swiss Res Business Units and Group Functions meet their Must Wins and thereby enabling Swiss Re to meet its overall strategic objective. The team comprises of experts with diverse leadership, consulting and an array of capabilities which help them manage multiple portfolios of projects and initiatives that enable management decisions and deliver high impact results

About The Role:

• The current role is part of Strategic Development team which is part of Group Data & Technology Office (GDTO), also supporting the overall GBS India in delivering GBS specific projects and Group wide projects
• In this role, you will work with a team of strategy experts, analysts and / or project managers, whose purpose is to support and expedite strategic projects and location development initiatives and also support our business partners to achieve their operational and strategic goals
• The role offers coverage to a broad scope of topics and projects with high levels of exposure. A high degree of flexibility, strong collaboration skills, coupled with an adaptable application of project management principals, enable you to understand and resolve both operational and strategic topics with a wide range of partners, from across the leadership spectrum to subject authorities
  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with a team of experienced diverse strategy experts on various initiatives and projects at both GBS India and Group-wide level
• Actively support the Strategic Development lead by steering, coordinating and/or project managing multiple Strategic Development initiatives like location development, positioning, leadership enablement, location governance, etc.
• Support cross functional and high impact initiatives, engagements and strategic themes for Swiss Re
• Conceptualize, lead and/or steer locational initiatives spanning across strategic topics like growth, operational excellence, innovation, people development and stakeholder management. Build a consistent professional structured approach to improvement throughout the local office, and benchmark with Industry Best Practice. Coaching and guiding all levels of leaders and experts in order to ensure the development and implementation of improvement targets and roadmaps
• Any other ad hoc tasks as required from time to time
  
  

About You (Qualifications, Experience And Key Skills):

• 5+ years of work experience, with at least 3 years of Consulting experience with Big 4s
• Expertise in Project Management, People leadership, Business Process Improvement, Banking or other financial services in an international environment is helpful
• Broad experience in Project / Program management, Operational Excellence, Continual Improvement concepts, Change management initiatives in Operations, Service or back and middle office domains
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Technical/Business Administration University degree or MBA
  
  

Essentials:

• Able to translate business strategies and goals into practical action plans, coupled with a strong ability to balance ambiguous and uncertain situations
• Entrepreneurial attitude, high on drive and initiative. Good business insight with ability to synthesize creative solutions and consulting capability
• Capable of working in a matrix organization and to define targets between the interests of multiple parts of the organization. Skilled at understanding clients needs and works with them to meet these.
• Able to make decisions within the parameters of the role and explain the business rationale behind decisions, demonstrating a methodical/rational process for decisions
• Able to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes in objectives and priorities proactively in response to changing business needs. Ability to engage and nurture dialogue
• Structured and well-organised with strong analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Results oriented, willing to lead change, creative and dedicated
• Able to convince, drive, challenge, sell and coach across the organization
• Identifies development potential for him/herself
  
  

Major Relationships

Accountable to

Strategic Development Specialist

Works within

Swiss Re India

Liaises with

Head of location, Location Leadership team and peers

Other

Some travel to Swiss Re locations may be required

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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