Investment Analyst Graduate (Financial Markets Programme)

Launch your career with impact!

About the Graduate Programme:

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates with strong people skills who want to grow, learn, and make a difference. If you hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD and have up to three years of professional experience, apply to our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Through a combination of structured on-the-job and off-the-job learning over 18 months, you’ll fast-track your development while building technical and leadership skills in a world-leading reinsurance organization.

Financial Markets Programme – exclusive track for Graduates:

Selected candidates will join an elite track: the Financial Markets Programme (FMP) – Swiss Re Asset Management’s exclusive rotational programme for those who aspire to build a career in investment management or financial markets.

You’ll rotate across multiple investment teams – such as Public Credit, Private Equity, Private Debt, and Portfolio Steering – gaining hands-on experience across our investment value chain. From day one, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced investment professionals, contribute insights, and take ownership of impactful work.

You’ll also benefit from tailored training, mentoring, continuous feedback, and support toward the CFA designation, all within an environment that values collaboration, thoughtful analysis, and long-term performance.

This is more than a graduate programme – it’s your launchpad into the future of investing.

About the Role:

As an Investment Analyst in the FMP, you’ll build a 360° view of investment management and contribute across the value chain. Your responsibilities will include:

• Rotating through 4-5 key investment functions (e.g. Public Credit, Private Equity, Private Debt, Portfolio Steering)

• Conducting financial market research and supporting strategic asset allocation

• Analysing portfolio performance, risk metrics, and macroeconomic developments

• Contributing to investment strategy, portfolio construction, and capital allocation decisions

• Evaluating investment proposals and assisting in transaction execution

• Preparing briefing materials and content for investment committees

• Leading or contributing to a cross-team initiative with clear impact

You’ll follow a development plan tailored to your strengths, with structured feedback and visibility across Swiss Re Asset Management.

About the Team:

Swiss Re Asset Management invests the assets generated from our core insurance and reinsurance businesses. We deliver sustainable performance through a disciplined, long-term approach and a high-quality, risk-aware portfolio.

As part of the FMP cohort, you’ll join a diverse community of high-potential analysts embedded across investment teams and reporting into the Head of the Programme. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment that supports your growth and values your contribution.

About You:

We’re looking for the next generation of investment leaders – people who are:

• Curious and driven, with a strong desire to grow professionally and personally

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Have up to 3 years of experience, and a genuine interest in financial markets

• Strong in analytical thinking and comfortable working with complex data

• Clear and thoughtful communicators – with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in contributing across team

• Professional, ethical, and detail-oriented — while keeping sight of the bigger picture

• Technically proficient: strong skills in MS Office required; experience with Bloomberg, Python, VBA, data visualization, or AI tools and applications is a plus

The base salary for this role is $70,000. Candidates with advanced degrees may be eligible for a higher base compensation. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only, and does not include short-and long-term incentives or other benefits offered.