Swiss Re

Investment Accounting Support (student job / temporary / part-time)

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career in Investment Accounting!Take the opportunity to join the Investment Accounting department of one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies, with over 150 years of history. Are you curious about the world of investments and finance? Are you detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking? If you answered yes, read on!About The RoleAs a student in our IA department, you will focus on Swiss Re legal entities and contribute to activities such as reconciliation, accounting, analysis, and the appropriate classification of investments in line with accounting standards.We are a multi-valuation department. What’s in it for you? You’ll gain valuable knowledge of Group and Local IFRS, various statutory reporting standards, and the characteristics of different investment instruments. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate closely with other internal departments while continuously developing both your technical expertise and soft skills.Main ResponsibilitiesPerform reconciliation, analysis, and accounting tasksCommunicate with other departments to clarify investment instrument characteristicsPrepare supporting documentation for regular controlsComplete ad hoc tasks assigned by the teamParticipate in process improvement initiativesWork with investment systems and various software applicationsShare knowledge across teams and support special projects related to investment reportingAbout The TeamInvestment Accounting (IA) is part of Group Finance and is responsible for sub-ledger accounting and reporting of investments under both Group IFRS and Local Statutory valuations.About YouUniversity student, preferably studying Accounting, Finance, or BankingPrevious experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantageProficient in English (written and spoken)Strong MS Excel skillsAnalytical and conceptual thinkerTeam player with excellent communication skillsFlexible, eager to learn, and open to new challengesFor Slovakia the base salary for this position is 7 EUR / gross / hour.Apply now for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a global environment!We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.About Swiss ReSwiss 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. 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.KeywordsReference Code: 134882

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