What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Accountant- Specialty Lines, Fort Wayne (IN, US) position at Swiss Re?
Location: Fort Wayne, IN, US
As part of our team, you will draw on your technical, communication and organizational skills to help our clients and stakeholders get the most value. You will demonstrate Client centricity, agility, team spirit with a passion to perform. Swiss Re's values are the core of our organization and guide the way we think and act.
About the Role:
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of assigned client accounts for the Specialty line of business. Key responsibilities include:
- Accurate and timely administration of assigned client accounts; and manager Cash allocations and disbursements.
- Provide support to team members and stakeholders, sharing knowledge and expertise on administrative best practices and controls
- Understand great teams are better than 'one star'. Have an open mind and explore new ideas and different approaches.
- Actively pursue and strengthen relationships with clients and internal stakeholders through frequent interactions
- Enhance efficiencies to operation's processes, services, and technology utilizing experience and sound decision-making skills
- Utilization of both ad hoc data analysis tools and Swiss Re reinsurance administration systems perform reasonableness checks
- Reconciliation and analysis of client's policy and financial data files
- Must be able to work within tight deadlines to meet Cash close dates along with recency and KPI indicator targets
- Take and pass two LOMA courses within the first 12 months; continual progression to obtain LOMA/ARA designation
About the Team:
We are a dedicated, close-knit team that administers the Specialty lines of business under the core Operations unit within Swiss Re. Our responsibilities require regular interactions with our colleagues with a strong link to other teams within Swiss Re. The quality of our work is instrumental to the company's growth. We collaborate daily to deliver the best service and value to our clients, stakeholders, and shareholders.
About You:
Looking for an ambitious team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, who is detail-oriented, takes a proactive approach to challenges, and thrives on helping others. You can adapt to changes quickly and effectively present complex, technical information. You are driven by new solutions and ways of working.
Essentials:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance related discipline or a minimum of 1-2 years related experience
- Proven analytical skills that complement strong math skills with the ability to suggest creative solutions
- Uses office tools to maximize productivity. (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Power BI). Including the use of Pivot tables, V-lookups, etc. Skill level should be evident from experience and past projects.
- Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to assemble information, draw logical conclusions and convey information simply and clearly
Nice to Haves:
- Demonstrates understanding of financial reporting requirements
- Proven decision-making skills with ability to exercise good business judgement
- General understanding of reinsurance terms and conditions
Ability to travel as needed
The position will be located in our Fort Wayne, IN office. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office three days per week on average.
The estimated base salary range is $56,000 to $92,000. The specific salary offered for this or 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.
At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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.
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Reference Code: 132804
Salary : $56,000 - $92,000
