Senior Business Development Manager
About The Position
Swiss Re is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial, client-facing professional to initiate and build relationships with institutional investors for its Insurance-linked Securities strategies. The role is based in the New York City office and reports to the Head of the Alternative Capital Partners (ACP) Business Development team. ACP Business Development builds and fosters direct partnerships between Swiss Re and institutional investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurers, asset managers, and others. The team partners with investors seeking to benefit from Swiss Re's portfolio management success, underwriting expertise, experience, and access to the (re)insurance market. The role operates in a rapidly developing business environment and calls for an entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships. The position follows a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full-time. It is not eligible for full-time teleworking, and visa sponsorship is not available. The estimated base salary range is $180,000 to $270,000. The specific offer may depend on factors including location, scope, qualifications, role complexity, talent availability, experience, education, and budget. Swiss Re considers total compensation, including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits, when making compensation decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher, with emphasis in Mathematics, Natural Science, Finance, Economics, or a similar analytical discipline.
- Several years of work experience in capital raising in the US, with a successful track record in establishing new partnerships.
- Completion of FINRA qualification exams or willingness to complete them upon joining.
- Fluent in English.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and passion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and an engaging presence to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to adapt quickly and operate successfully in a rapidly developing business environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Insurance-linked Securities (ILS) is an advantage but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Establish new partnerships with institutional investors and their investment consultants across the Americas.
- Identify and approach new prospects for the range of products.
- Manage existing relationships and develop them further.
- Follow new developments in the alternative capital market space.
- Create publications and marketing presentations across ACP products.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across all partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
