Munich Re`s Global Strategy Department within the division Strategy & Innovation (SI) drives strategy development and implementation for Munich Re's Reinsurance Segment and Munich Re Group .

The focus is on corporate, regional and business unit-specific strategies as well as the advancement of Munich Re's overall business model . In addition, our department is responsible for strategic assessment and post-merger integration planning of M&A opportunities as well as strategy communication .

We are looking for a Project Manager with proficiency and passion for strategy topics, highly motivated to take on the following challenges:

Your Job

• Corporate Strategy for Reinsurance Segment (incl. Global Specialty): Drive strategy and business development initiatives based on market analyses, industry trends, competitive dynamics as well as Munich Re's business portfolio and risk appetite
• Corporate Strategy for Munich Re Group: Contribute to strategy development at Group level and advance Munich Re's business field portfolios (incl. new business fields, potential M&A opportunities and strategic growth initiatives)
• Operating Model: Design and optimize operating models and organizational structures to improve effectiveness and enable new business models
• Project Management: Lead high-impact strategy and reorganization projects
• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic guidelines and ambitions together with business units and execute divisional strategy development in close alignment with relevant central functions
• M&A: Lead and support the identification and prioritization of M&A targets, assess strategic fit and develop post-merger integration scenarios
• Supporting Divisions and Divisional Units: Advise business leaders on strategic, methodological and functional topics, facilitate executive workshops and initiate strategic growth and new business development initiatives
• Strategy Communication: Further develop Munich Re's strategic narrative and support key internal and external communication formats, including analyst conferences

Your Profile

• Profound expertise in strategy development, gained through 4+ years of professional experience in a renowned top-tier strategy consultancy, with demonstrated success operating at Project Manager level
• Relevant expertise in the financial services industry with a profound understanding of existing and emerging business models, customer needs, products, pricing, distribution and overarching trends (e.g. digitization of the value chain, capital markets, brokers) and/or experience in core insurance functions such as underwriting would be an asset
• Proven experience in managing large and complex projects as well as facilitating workshops for the executive management
• Highly developed soft skills, especially strong communication and intercultural skills with a pronounced ability to influence stakeholders and transfer knowledge effectively
• Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent language proficiency in English
• High level of commitment, team spirit and an integrative personality
• Willingness to travel

Application Instructions
In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That's why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds - we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky, Consultant Talent Acquisition