Financial Accounting Intra Group Retrocessions Intern; m​/f​/x​/d

Location: Zurich, Zurich, CH

Are you looking to kickstart your career at the intersection of (re) insurance and finance? Do you want to be at the heart of producing Swiss Re's financial statements while helping drive continuous improvement and simplification across our processes? If you thrive in an international, interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our Intra-Group Retrocession (IGR) & External Retrocession team and embark on a journey of hands‑on learning, professional growth and meaningful impact.

As an intern in our Intra‑Group Retrocession (IGR) & External Retrocession team, you'll gain invaluable hands‑on experience in financial accounting and reporting within a leading global reinsurance company. You'll collaborate with professionals across Finance, IT, and Risk Management departments while developing practical skills that will set a strong foundation for your future career.

• Produce financial statements for IGR and external retrocession with a focus on IFRS
  17 during quarterly closing cycles
• Validate and analyze financial figures, serving as the main point of contact for inquiries related to internal and external retrocession results
• Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and exploring new technologies to enhance accuracy and productivity
• Ensure data integrity and completeness within our financial systems
• Support strategic initiatives and projects related to the financial reporting landscape

Global Finance Operations & Transformation (GFO&T) is responsible for delivering accurate, consistent and high-quality financial information for Swiss Re's external reporting and internal decision-making. This includes Group IFRS reporting, statutory financial statements for all legal entities, as well as SST and Solvency II. Within GFO&T, the IGR & External Retrocession team plays a central role in the accounting and reporting of intra-group and external retrocession transactions, with a strong focus on IFRS 17.

We also drive the transformation of Global Finance towards a simpler, more efficient and forward-looking organization. We work in a friendly, collaborative and international team environment, where curiosity, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You're a curious and motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to learn in a dynamic, global environment. You enjoy working with numbers, have strong analytical abilities, and thrive in collaborative settings where you can contribute while developing your professional skills.

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, or a related quantitative field (or Swiss qualification: Fachmann/-frau im Finanz- und Rechnungswesen)
• Basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Interest in quarterly closing processes and financial reporting
• Willingness to learn and work with finance systems (e.g. SAP, FPSL, LFD)
• Good proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

• Basic knowledge of other international/local accounting standards (US GAAP, SCO, Swiss GAAP FER)
• First exposure to accounting, auditing, or finance roles (internships, working student roles, projects)
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

The start date is 1. May 2026 or upon mutual agreement, with an internship duration of 6 to 12 months, depending on availability and agreement. Please note that the review process will start after 9 March 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application! Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens
:
Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

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