Specialist Technical Account Services (Spanish /English) recruitment

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Specialist Technical Account Services (Spanish /English)

CALM is one of Swiss Re's core business pillars. The Division merges Claims Liabilities with Technical Accounting to form CALM.
Through proactive, effective management of global liabilities and retro assets, the division has a major impact on the strength and performance of the company.
The Technical Accounting department ensures that payments received from clients (for example premiums) and payments made to clients (for example claims) reconcile against those payments expected.

The opportunity

In this position you are accountable for effectively managing, developing and steering the assigned accounting portfolio and for ensuring that business deliverables are met in terms of time, quantity and quality.
Main tasks of the position are reviewing technical aspects, quality management and portfolio analysis. You will be required to provide excellent external and internal customer service, to understand client needs and concerns and actively seek to address them in developing solutions.
Of crucial importance are client relationships as well as internal stakeholder management where you will be acting as a Technical Accounting Ambassador .
In addition, it is required to work within a set framework and to collaborate in virtual and cross functional teams, as well as to provide recommendations to management on possible improvements and simplification opportunities.
The role foresees the participation in parallel projects and initiatives.

About you

At least 5 years working experience ideally in the financial services industry or accounting departments of other industries. Experience in controlling and steering is an advantage.
Language skills: Spanish and English (fluent written and spoken), any other European language is an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
Inquisitive and analytical mind
A positive attitude towards a dynamic and international environment
Pro-active business oriented approach and entrepreneurship
Team player and sensitive to cultural differences
A flair for numbers
Elementary technical accounting knowledge and/or re-insurance knowledge preferred
Diligent and accurate working style
Strong personality and able to influence other's actions
Able to transfer know-how to others
Target awareness and ready to go the extra mile
Good comprehension of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word)

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity or other opportunities with Swiss Re, you may apply by visiting our website at www.swissre.com/careers. The reference code for this position is EXT-NB50483334. Applications will only be accepted through our website.