Team Assistant
Swiss Re
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Job Description
About The Role of a Team Assistant at Swiss Re
As a Team Assistant, you will be a vital part of Swiss Re's Canadian office, providing essential administrative support to the broader L&H Americas teams. This role offers diverse responsibilities, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reports with precision and efficiency for team members.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across all management levels to ensure seamless communication and operations.
- Organize and execute both internal and external events with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepare and edit professional documents, presentations, and correspondence to high standards.
- Anticipate needs proactively and provide effective solutions before challenges arise.
- Support team initiatives with a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to excellence.
About The Team
The DOO & Assistants L&H Americas team is an integral part of the global L&H Business Advisory team. Their mission is to support and enable both the Market Units and Central Units, while coordinating effectively with Risk Management and Group Functions. The team plays a crucial role in connecting, enabling, and executing to ensure the overall success of L&H Reinsurance.
About You
You are a proactive and resourceful professional who takes immense pride in delivering high-quality work. With exceptional organizational abilities and a keen talent for anticipating needs, you excel at juggling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. You are comfortable working independently but also thrive as a collaborative team player, adept at building strong relationships across the organization.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience providing team administrative support.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel & Word) at an intermediate level.
- Excellent organizational abilities with proven experience managing competing priorities effectively.
- Outstanding communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Slido.
- Event management experience with a proven track record of successful execution.
- Understanding of the re/insurance industry, including functional processes and activities.
- Ability to anticipate needs and think creatively to develop innovative solutions.
- Growth mindset with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities for professional advancement.
- Experience supporting executives or senior management.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re stands as one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. The company is dedicated to making the world more resilient by anticipating and managing a wide variety of risks, ranging from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Covering both Property & Casualty and Life & Health sectors, Swiss Re combines extensive experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to forge new opportunities and solutions for its clients. This global endeavor is made possible by the collaborative efforts of more than 14,000 employees worldwide.
Swiss Re's success is deeply rooted in its ability to foster an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. The company embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics. In this inclusive and flexible environment, everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and share their passion for sustainability.
Experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break are also encouraged to apply for open positions that align with their skills and experience.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Management
- Event Organization
- Document Preparation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Swiss Re
- Research Swiss Re's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume: Tailor your resume to highlight administrative support, event coordination, and Microsoft Office skills relevant to Swiss Re's Team Assistant role.
- Showcase proactive problem-solving: During interviews, provide specific examples of how you've anticipated needs and delivered solutions in previous roles.
- Emphasize attention to detail: Demonstrate your meticulousness and accuracy, crucial for managing travel, expenses, and documents at Swiss Re.
- Highlight collaborative spirit: Prepare examples illustrating your ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and contribute positively to team initiatives.
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