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Contracts Specialist with Italian Language (80-100%), Zürich District
Client:
Swiss Re
Location:
Zürich District
Job Category:
Other
Job Reference:
a637045b3f67
Job Views:
4
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
About the Role
As a Contracts Specialist, you will:
1. Serve as a trained specialist for both external clients and internal partners to steer contractual issues to resolution.
2. Meet expectations with respect to quality and turnaround time of advice and deliverables, develop/recommend alternative wording, and assist in wording negotiations with clients and product development.
3. Initiate and facilitate effective collaboration via continuous dialogue between us and the clients to garner 'buy-in' and consensus among parties.
4. Build rapport and long-term relationships with external contacts for assigned client accounts.
5. Negotiate directly with clients as delegated by Client Manager to improve the client experience and ease of doing business with Swiss Re.
6. Maintain strong governance risk and control standards in wording and processes; support the development and implementation of guidelines for local Contracts processes.
7. Work with the team to maintain existing and develop new tools, systems, and processes.
About the Team
The L&H Contracts team is a global team with presence in 9 countries, reviewing contracts in different languages. You will support the UK, Ireland, and EMEA region.
About You
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical quick learner with excellent organizational and time management skills who can set appropriate priorities and work independently. You are an excellent communicator who can take personal responsibility and accountability and encourage others through passion and dedication to the strategic goals of the function.
What we would like you to have:
1. Legal background/training or familiarity with reinsurance contract provisions; law degree preferred but not required.
2. Fluency in English and Italian required; any other European language (German/Spanish) a plus.
3. Professional experience (minimum 1+ years) in legal and/or contract law.
4. Understanding of Life and Health (L&H) products, risks, controls, governance, business unit functions and processes (claims, reinsurance administration, underwriting, actuarial) is a huge plus!
5. Ability to analyze and apply contract principles, taking a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
If you are a committed, highly collaborative, and positive standout colleague with creative, innovative and conceptual skills, we will be happy to get to know you.
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About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
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