About the Position

Are you a seasoned contracts professional who is curious about the Life and Health Reinsurance space, and is passionate about learning? Do you thrive at the intersection of legal precision, commercial acumen, and collaborative leadership? If so, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at one of the world's leading reinsurers.

About the Role

As a senior member of the Asia Life & Health Contracts team, you will be at the forefront of shaping how Swiss Re manages contractual risk across dynamic and diverse Asian markets. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support disciplined risk-taking, sustainable performance, and commercial excellence. You will serve as a trusted adviser to business partners, leading complex negotiations and driving consistency in contracting standards - all while embracing the future of work through GenAI-enabled workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of Life & Health reinsurance contracts - from standard agreements to highly complex, non-standard arrangements - across assigned Asia markets.
Ensure contractual clarity and commercial alignment, minimizing ambiguity, reducing rework, and embedding risk discipline into every contract.
Identify, articulate, and communicate contractual risks, deviations, and trade-offs in a clear, business-focused manner that empowers informed decision-making.
Champion Swiss Re standard wordings and guidelines, consistently applying contracting standards, guidelines, and documenting deviations and their rationale.
Proactively manage legacy and emerging contract risks through targeted reviews, assessments, and strategic projects.
Leverage Swiss Re applications and GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) as part of standard contracting workflows to drive efficiency, transparency, and traceability.
Collaborate closely with Client Managers, and cross-functional business partners across regions and time zones on complex and sensitive contracting matters.
Lead complex multi-stakeholder negotiations, navigating competing priorities to achieve commercially balanced and risk-appropriate outcomes.
Demonstrate ownership and leadership on complex matters, driving resolution and fostering a culture of collaboration across the Contracts function and the wider business.
Mentor and develop junior Contracts Counsel(s), supporting onboarding, capability uplift, knowledge sharing, and a high-performing team culture across the Asia Contracts team.
Contribute to regional and global Contracts initiatives, including training, metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

6–10 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, with a strong preference for individuals with financial services or (re)insurance backgrounds.
Strong understanding of contract law and its practical application in a commercial and risk management context.
Demonstrated leadership experience in project delivery, cross-functional initiatives, stakeholder coordination, and influencing outcomes within a matrix organization.
Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations that balance commercial objectives with sound risk management.
Experience coaching and developing colleagues, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Nice to Have

Experience working across multiple Asian markets and an understanding of regional regulatory and legal nuances.
Familiarity with GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) and digital contracting workflows, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Confidence in articulating complex contractual issues to senior leaders and advocating well-reasoned positions where appropriate.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Additional language skills beyond English - particularly Asian languages - are a welcome advantage.
Flexibility to support and collaborate across Asia time zones.

We Offer

Compliance with the hybrid work model is a must.

About the Company

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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