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Given the diversity of our business and our international reach, we are interested in a whole variety of educational backgrounds. Whether you have a degree in mathematics, medicine, economics or another discipline, your career opportunities at Swiss Re are manifold.
We are looking for successful graduates with an excellent academic track record, international experience, extra-curricular interests and language skills. Candidates should be:
Intellectually strong: analytical and conceptual thinkers able to handle a number of complex challenges simultaneously and deliver high-quality solutions under pressure;
Leaders: goal-oriented, committed, energetic, willing to take the initiative and accept responsibility for their decisions and actions;
Team players: able to relate well to people from different backgrounds and cultures, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to share and transfer knowledge.
The availability of graduate positions depends on regional requirements, and recruiting is carried out at different times in America, Asia and Europe. When applying for a position, please be sure that you fulfill the necessary requirements and hold a valid work permit for the region/country in question.
The application period for the 2009 programme in the different regions will start as indicated in the timeline.