Client Management Analyst - Early Talent 2027

Swiss Re • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Swiss Re Graduate Programme for Early-Career Talent, designed for individuals completing or recently completing a bachelor's degree who are motivated to grow, learn, and make a difference. The program is primarily for recent undergraduate talent in the US, though master's or doctoral candidates may be considered. It's for individuals with no more than three years of professional experience, starting Fall 2027. The program offers hands-on experience in reinsurance and commercial insurance, with rotations into different local teams and tailored training. The Client Management Analyst role specifically is within Swiss Re's Life & Health Reinsurance business, focusing on developing an understanding of client relationship management, reinsurance solutions, business development, and commercial strategy to contribute to the growth of the US Life & Health portfolio. The analyst will work with experienced client managers and business leaders, gaining exposure to client strategy, transaction development, pricing, underwriting, financial performance, and cross-functional collaboration. The goal is to strengthen client relationships, identify value creation opportunities, and support sustainable, profitable growth.

Requirements

• Have completed, or are about to complete, a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated academic rigor through course selection and performance; a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 is expected
• No more than three years of professional experience
• Intellectually curious about reinsurance, risk, client strategy, financial performance, and the evolving insurance landscape, with the drive to learn quickly and apply new concepts to real business challenges
• Think analytically, solve complex problems, and enjoy working with data
• Self-reflective, seek feedback, and apply it to keep growing
• Build strong relationships and adapt their style to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and stakeholders
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and can translate complex topics into clear, actionable messages
• Take ownership and demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and attention to detail
• Use Excel and other analytical tools to generate insights from data

Nice To Haves

• Relevant master's or doctoral degrees may also be considered
• Familiarity with financial analysis, reporting, data visualization, or business intelligence tools
• Curious about AI and emerging technologies and how they can enhance analysis, strengthen decision-making, and improve business outcomes
• Experience with analytical, reporting, visualization, or CRM tools
• Exposure to client relationship management, sales strategy, financial analysis, transaction support, or market-facing activities

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of client strategies, action plans, and engagement activities across key client relationships
• Analyze client needs, market developments, and business opportunities to help identify solutions that create value for clients and Swiss Re
• Contribute to client planning, business development, and relationship management initiatives that support growth and long-term partnerships
• Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefings for client discussions and senior stakeholder engagement
• Partner with pricing, underwriting, claims, transactions, finance, legal, governance, operations, and risk teams to understand the end-to-end reinsurance value chain
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen client relationships, enhance commercial effectiveness, and support disciplined growth across the U.S. Market Unit
• Research industry trends, market developments, and emerging client needs to support strategic decision-making and business priorities
• Apply data, analytical tools, and emerging technologies to improve insights, support decision-making, and enhance client outcomes
• Support transaction development and execution by coordinating analyses, materials, and stakeholder inputs
• Present analyses, recommendations, and business insights to stakeholders across the organization
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and enhance business performance
• Support a strong performance and risk culture by adhering to Swiss Re guidelines, governance standards, and best practices

Benefits

• Tailored training
• Structured feedback
• Mentorship
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Opportunities to build commercial, analytical, and relationship-management capabilities
• The base salary for this role is $70,000. Candidates with advanced degrees may be eligible for a higher base compensation. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include short-term incentives or other benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level