Strategic Assistant to the Group Chief Risk Officer (all gender) Full-time/Part-time

Are you ready to be at the heart of strategic decision-making and risk leadership? As the Strategic Assistant to the Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you'll work closely with top leadership in an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking environment. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and implementing the CRO's vision, helping to drive group-wide risk initiatives across both local and international markets. If you're seeking a unique opportunity to grow, collaborate internationally, and help shape the future of risk management in insurance, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibility

• Serve as a sparring and thought partner to the Group CRO, providing crucial support on strategic and entrepreneurial matters
• Support the implementation of the CRO's strategic agenda, translating group-wide risk initiatives into actionable plans at the local level
• Oversee and coordinate group-wide transformation programs in the risk area, and act as PMO for strategic initiatives spanning multiple business units
• Manage budgets, headcount, and resource allocation for the CRO function, ensuring seamless collaboration with HR and Finance
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, tailoring messages for maximum impact
• Craft insightful decision-making materials for executive management and contribute to the success of key Helvetia decision bodies
• Document complex topics and drive follow-up actions from senior leadership meetings
• Prepare compelling content for Group Risk Committee meetings, Board reports, and cross-functional steering committees
• Navigate multinational coordination, balancing regulatory requirements with cultural nuances

Your qualification

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, finance, mathematics, or a related field
• Robust experience in providing strategic business support in a global corporation
• Strong knowledge of the insurance sector, with a focus on risk management and cross-functional collaboration
• High integrity, loyalty, and a proactive mindset, complemented by top-tier analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills
• Clear, confident communication skills, and the ability to present complex ideas to C-level stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional fluency in German and English-both written and spoken-with additional languages seen as a strong asset

Working at Helvetia

Team Helvetia is there together when it matters. We are people who can be relied on. Who support one another and stand up for each other. Who encourage and challenge each other. Who are inspired and who inspire others. That's how we shape the future together. &Go!

Contact

Patrik Klein

Recruiting Partner (+41) 58 280 1194

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