Executive Assistant

for the Global Head of Munich Re Markets

Location
Munich , Germany

Munich Re Markets is active in developing non-traditional reinsurance solutions involving the transfer of market risk; the development and production of savings, retirement, and investment products; the transfer and transformation of extreme risks; and development of new or alternative asset classes. We execute non-traditional business targeting various corporate finance and general risk management needs of clients, particularly in the life insurance industry but also beyond. In addition, we drive digitalization of the life insurance industry by supporting our clients to digitally enable their product offering. The Global Head of Munich Re Markets manages this global business unit with 150+ team members in 10+ countries.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to take an active role in driving the development of the business unit. You will work closely with the Global Head of Munich Re Markets and the division’s entire senior team on strategy development, business development, key transactions, and managerial tasks. This is an intellectually challenging and rewarding role involving aspects of management, consulting, and deal execution. The role is based in Munich.

Your job

• Analyzing the business unit’s products, markets, clients, and operating model
• Driving strategy and corporate development jointly with senior management
• Exploring and driving strategically relevant themes and their implementation, including new business models such as digital platforms and real assets
• Supporting deal teams in key client engagements in a targeted manner
• Coordinating and driving Group Board of Management and internal committee engagements, including stakeholder management
• Providing support in management matters such as HR/recruiting, performance management, internal and external communication, and management team offsites
• Participating in projects and driving ad hoc tasks

Your profile

• University degree, ideally in mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, economics, business, or related sciences
• Professional experience, especially in financial services or consulting
• Familiarity with (quantitative) finance, financial markets, and investment banking advantageous
• Analytical thinking and structured decision-making in ambiguous environments
• Flexible working style, being able to adapt to changing priorities, and juggle multiple tasks at once
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and persistency
• Team player with ability to integrate into an international and multi-cultural team
• Business fluency in English, additional languages would be advantageous (particularly German)

About us

As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. Sounds like you? Make it happen and be part of Munich Re.

• You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modeled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning
• You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders
• We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn
• You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working leveraging digitalization to deliver solutions
• Join us, and experience that we lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Benjamin Thauern
Human Resources
Königinstraße 107
80802 München
GERMANY

• Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritised, if equally qualified.