Head Digital & Technology Officer, P&C Re

ppThe Global Head Digital Technology Officer, PC Re is accountable for the end-to-end Digital Technology agenda supporting our global Property Casualty Reinsurance business. /ppAs a member of the senior Digital Technology leadership team and a strategic partner to the PC Re Executive Leadership Team, this role shapes how technology enables the business to grow, operate efficiently, manage risk and respond to an evolving reinsurance landscape. /ppThe role combines technology strategy, business transformation and large-scale operational leadership. It requires an executive who can translate business strategy into a clear technology agenda, lead a significant global technology organization and portfolio, and determine where modernization and innovation will deliver meaningful commercial value. /ppThe successful candidate will bring deep experience operating at scale within complex, highly regulated financial services environments, together with the leadership capability to drive transformation across businesses, functions and geographies. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Set the Digital Technology Strategy /h3ulliOwn the global Digital Technology strategy for PC Re, ensuring technology priorities, investment and capabilities are closely aligned with business strategy and the broader Group technology agenda. /liliAct as a trusted strategic partner to PC Re leadership, bringing a technology perspective to business strategy, growth, operational effectiveness and transformation. /liliTranslate business priorities into a pragmatic, multi-year technology roadmap with clear outcomes, investment priorities and accountability. /liliRepresent PC Re within enterprise technology decision-making, ensuring opportunities for shared platforms, capabilities and investments are fully leveraged. /liliMaintain a forward-looking perspective on technology and industry developments, identifying where emerging capabilities can create meaningful competitive or operational advantage. /li /ulh3Lead Transformation, Engineering Innovation /h3ulliLead the modernization and simplification of the PC Re technology landscape, balancing transformation ambition with commercial value, operational stability and business continuity. /liliStrengthen modern engineering, architecture and delivery practices to improve speed, resilience, quality and predictability. /liliDrive transformation of technology operating models, including organizational structures, location strategy, sourcing and strategic technology partnerships. /liliChampion the responsible adoption of data, analytics, automation and AI, including Generative AI, to enhance productivity, decision-making and business outcomes. /liliBuild an environment where innovation is encouraged while investment remains focused on opportunities with clear strategic or commercial value. /liliPartner across Digital Technology to leverage enterprise capabilities while ensuring solutions meet the specific needs of the PC Re business. /li /ulh3Own Technology Performance, Investment Risk /h3ulliHold end-to-end accountability for a significant global technology organization, application landscape and investment portfolio supporting the PC Re business. /liliEnsure technology services and platforms are resilient, secure, scalable and capable of supporting the evolving needs of the business. /liliOptimize technology investment, capacity and resources across strategic transformation and business-as-usual priorities. /liliDrive disciplined portfolio management and governance, providing transparency around investment, delivery, performance, risk and value realization. /liliIdentify opportunities to simplify the technology landscape, consolidate capabilities and improve cost efficiency without compromising business delivery. /liliEnsure technology risk, cyber security, operational resilience and regulatory requirements are embedded within technology strategy and execution. /liliEngage confidently with Risk, Compliance, Audit and regulatory stakeholders, maintaining a strong culture of accountability and control. /li /ulh3Build a High-Performing Global Organization /h3ulliLead and develop a large, globally distributed technology organization, creating clarity of purpose, accountability and decision rights across teams and geographies. /liliBuild a strong senior leadership team with the capability to manage complex portfolios, lead transformation and partner effectively with the business. /liliCreate an open and transparent leadership culture characterized by candid dialogue, constructive challenge and clear accountability. /liliInvest in leadership development, succession and capability building, empowering leaders while holding them accountable for outcomes. /liliLead teams successfully through significant organizational and technology change, maintaining engagement, stability and delivery performance. /liliBuild effective partnerships across business, technology and corporate functions, breaking down organizational boundaries to achieve enterprise outcomes. /li /ulh3About You /h3pYou are a global technology executive with a track record of leading complex technology organizations and transformation at significant scale. /ppYou combine strategic vision with strong operational and commercial judgment. You understand that technology transformation is not an objective in itself: successful transformation starts with understanding the business problem, determining where change creates value and executing with discipline. /ppYour experience has given you a strong understanding of operating within highly regulated financial services environments, where innovation and speed must be balanced with resilience, risk management and regulatory expectations. /ppYou are equally comfortable discussing business strategy with senior executives, challenging technology investment decisions, navigating regulatory requirements and engaging with technology leaders on engineering, architecture and delivery. /ppAs a leader, you create structure and transparency in complex environments. You set clear expectations and provide candid feedback while giving leaders the trust and space to succeed. You are passionate about developing people and building leadership capability that extends beyond your own organization. /ppYou bring an international perspective and have demonstrated the ability to lead successfully across geographies, cultures and organizational boundaries. /ph3Experience Capabilities /h3ulliExtensive senior executive experience in technology, digital or engineering leadership within large, complex global organizations. /liliSignificant experience within reinsurance, insurance, banking or broader financial services, including operating within highly regulated environments. /liliProven accountability for large-scale global technology organizations, complex application landscapes and significant technology investment portfolios. /liliExperience owning technology end-to-end for a major business, business unit or portfolio, with clear accountability for strategy, delivery, operations and transformation. /liliA strong record of leading complex technology and organizational transformation, with demonstrable improvements in business performance, efficiency, resilience or cost. /liliExperience modernizing engineering practices, technology platforms and delivery models within established global organizations. /liliStrong commercial and financial management capabilities, including technology investment prioritization, vendor management, sourcing and cost optimization. /liliExperience designing or transforming technology operating models, including organizational structure, location strategy and global delivery capabilities. /liliStrong understanding of technology risk, regulatory compliance, operational resilience and control environments. /liliExperience leading and developing substantial global teams through periods of organizational and technological change. /liliExecutive presence and the ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders. /li /ulh3Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable /h3ulliDirect leadership experience within Property Ca sualty insurance or reinsurance. /liliExperience applying AI, Generative AI, data, analytics and automation at enterprise scale. /liliExperience establishing or expanding global technology hubs and engineering capabilities. /liliExperience contributing to enterprise-wide technology capabilities and platforms beyond a single business or functional domain. /liliExperience leading major regulatory or compliance-driven technology programs across multiple jurisdictions. /liliStrong understanding of cloud, modern architecture and contemporary engineering methodologies. /li /ulh3About Swiss Re /h3pSwiss 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. 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.br/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. /ppWe may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. /ppStart your career journey with Swiss Re. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr