Investment Analyst, Corporate Development (AVP)

Location New York, NY, US About the Role As part of a highly visible team of insurance, investment and M&A professionals whose two primary functions are to lead M&A activities for Swiss Re at the Group and Business Units and oversee a portfolio of direct private equity minority interest investments in insurance-related businesses, you will have a broader strategic view of Swiss Re and the insurance industry. You will have significant responsibility and visibility while developing skills related to corporate mergers and acquisitions and managing private equity-style investment portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Evaluate opportunities – fit with strategic / investment appetite, benefits and risks, financial analysis, valuation and returns Execute transactions – due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation Work with Business Unit leaders and key internal and external partners in evaluating and executing transactions Support value creation efforts for portfolio companies, including engaging with company managers Prepare materials vital to enable efficient executive decision-making (e.g., Corporate Development Investment Committee and Group Executive) Stay aware of the latest trends and developments in the insurance and reinsurance sectors through engagement with external and internal parties In this role you will travel regionally to oversee existing investments and/or diligence new opportunities and build a professional network within Swiss Re and the investment, insurance and advisor communities. About the Team Corporate Development is a global team located in New York, Zurich, London and Hong Kong and is part of Swiss Re's Group Asset Management division. The team's two primary functions are to lead Group and Business Unit level strategic M&A activities for the firm and to manage the firm's portfolio of direct private equity minority interest investments in insurance and insurance-related businesses. About You Showing good presence, judgement and “self-starter” personality, you possess a strong desire to further develop investing acumen and executing corporate transactions and, with time, take on responsibility for leading transactions. A great collaborator, you thrive in a team environment, partnering openly with colleagues on transactions and contributing to a cohesive, high-performing Corporate Development team. Additional requirements include: 3‑5 years of relevant full‑time work experience in a transaction focused, analytical environment (e.g., Corporate Development, Investment Banking or Private Equity) Experience in either insurance/reinsurance, financial services M&A or direct investing is a plus Demonstrated analytical ability, financial acumen and modelling skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact and collaborate within a corporate environment Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics, Insurance, Actuarial Science or a related field Excel and PowerPoint proficiency English fluency is a must; working proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus Compensation & Work Arrangement The estimated base salary range for this position is $136,000 to $204,000. The specific salary offered for this and any given role will take into account a number of factors, including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. This position requires a hybrid work model with at least three days in the office each week. The role is not eligible for full‑time telework or visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual’s qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed. We may use AI‑powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement