Data Engineer

Job Details
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for turning complex information into meaningful business insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics, financial monitoring and operational excellence? If so, this could be the role for you. Join a dynamic, globally connected team where your expertise will directly shape how we manage and grow one of the most exciting portfolios in Life & Health Reinsurance.

 

About the Role

 

As the APAX markets continue to grow in scale and strategic importance, the L&H Operations Insights team sits right at the heart of that momentum. In this role, you will be a key contributor to enhancing client service delivery and strengthening operational efficiency by combining deep data expertise with sharp business acumen to drive decisions that matter. From advanced validation and regulatory reporting to financial monitoring and automation, your work will have real, measurable impact across the Asia Pacific and ANZ regions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Data Quality & Risk Management

Identify risks and process gaps and recommend monitoring tools and controls to strengthen governance across TA Operations, Operations Insights and Stargate or data-related projects and initiatives
Drive data quality improvements in collaboration with enabling teams to reduce risk exposure and optimize resource utilization
Provide audit and regulatory support by coordinating with TA Operations, Regional Relationship Managers and local or branch-level auditors

Advanced Validation & Reporting

 

Manage regulatory reporting requirements for APAX and ANZ, including VAT/GST and APRA-related submissions
Review contractual agreements and perform detailed validations related to premiums, claims and underwriting clauses for APAX and ANZ
Prepare product-level summaries to generate actionable insights for Operations, Portfolio Management, Actuarial and Product teams
Validate new business deals and complex treaties, support actuarial modelling across the Asia region
Perform premium rate and complex data validations using Python, SQL, and formula-driven logic to identify variances and provide quality assurance
Support automation initiatives by defining validation logic, contributing to coding and data structuring and enhancing end-to-end validation workflows
Develop dashboards and insights using Power BI and other visualization tools to communicate findings clearly and effectively

Financial Monitoring

 

Support Actuarial and Finance teams with financial monitoring for the L&H business
Conduct financial comparisons including Actuals vs. Estimates, Actuals vs. Actuals and Cash flow variance analysis, collaborating across teams to resolve discrepancies
Lead quarterly monitoring activities and prepare reports supporting regional closing cycles
Analyze revenue trends and key statistical metrics during periodic closing
Perform pre- and post-closing activities and publish control and monitoring reports
Compare new business volumes with client-reported data to support accurate financial projections
Conduct simplified lapse studies to identify early warning indicators and highlight business-impacting trends
 

About the Team

 

The L&H Operations Insights team is an integral part of Life & Health Operations, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality operational insights, maintaining robust financial controls and enabling proactive risk mitigation. With the growing scale and complexity of APAX markets, the team ensures agility, client-centricity and proactive performance monitoring across key portfolios. We are a collaborative, multicultural group that values curiosity, accountability and continuous improvement - we take pride in the meaningful contribution we make to the broader L&H business.

 

About You

You are an analytical thinker and a confident communicator who brings both technical depth and business perspective to everything you do. You are comfortable navigating complexity, challenging the status quo and working across diverse, cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. You take ownership of your work, lead with integrity and are motivated by delivering outcomes that genuinely make a difference for clients and the business.

 

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

 

4–6 years of experience in Life & Health Insurance or Reinsurance, preferably with exposure to Financial Planning and Analysis
Strong technical proficiency in Excel, SAS/SQL and Stargate, with demonstrated ability to perform complex data validations and financial analysis
Advanced analytical skills with a solid understanding of L&H concepts and an end-to-end value chain perspective
Regulatory and audit experience, including familiarity with VAT/GST, APRA submissions, or similar compliance frameworks
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Insurance or related field. IFRS 17 knowledge or certification is preferred

These are additional nice to haves:

 

Experience with Python, Machine Learning or AI tools for data analysis and automation
Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization platforms to build dashboards and communicate insights
Stakeholder management experience across multicultural and cross-functional teams in a virtual or matrixed environment
Experience in coaching or mentoring team members or prior involvement in project management, stakeholder engagement or training initiatives
Familiarity with actuarial support or collaboration with Actuarial and Finance teams
An agile mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining a strong sense of accountability and commitment

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

 

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 15,000 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.

 

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