Governance Manager L&H

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
Are you passionate about Life & Health Reinsurance and the full value chain? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business, risk, and governance - shaping how decisions are made and risks are managed?

We are looking for a driven and forward-thinking professional to join our global Operational Resilience & Governance L&H Re team. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor and challenger to stakeholders at all levels, influencing how risk and governance are embedded across the business.

You will operate at the heart of the organization, partnering with business leaders across regions and functions to strengthen risk transparency, enhance control effectiveness, and drive forward-looking governance practices.

About the Role

- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, shaping and challenging how operational, compliance, and regulatory risks are managed across the L&H Re value chain
- Continuously enhance the risk and control framework, ensuring it remains fit for purpose in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Identify key risk and control gaps, drive targeted improvements, and promote a strong, proactive risk culture across teams
- Provide expert guidance on operational risk and governance topics, including events, issues, and audits, with a focus on practical and sustainable solutions
- Lead or contribute to high-impact governance initiatives, collaborating with global assurance functions to strengthen the overall control environment
- Leverage process mapping, digital tools and data analytics to increase transparency, enable better decision-making, and anticipate emerging risks

About the Team

The Operational Resilience & Governance team sits within Business Operations L&H Re. We are a diverse, global team with a clear mandate: to align governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls into a cohesive and forward-looking framework.

We work closely with the business to not only safeguard today’s operations, but to anticipate and prepare for future challenges, making us a key enabler of sustainable performance.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
- Attractive performance-based bonus
- Ultra flexible working time in hybrid setup, allowing you to work also from home
- Modern office spaces in attractive location
- 5 additional days of holiday
- Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
- Referral bonus
- Pension & risk insurance contribution
- Sick days and sick leave support
- Public transport benefit
- Multisport card

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Požiadavky na zamestnanca:
- 7+ years of experience in Insurance or Reinsurance, with a strong understanding of L&H business (Swiss Re experience is a plus)
- Solid expertise in the three lines of defence model and its practical application
- Proven ability to navigate complexity, connect the dots, and translate insights into action
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior audiences
- A high level of ownership, with a track record of delivering outcomes and driving change initiatives
- Outstanding teammate with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced ability to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and support better risk insights and decision-making
- University degree or equivalent professional experience
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus