Asset Management - Operations Transactions and Processing Intern - Summer 2026, New York (NY, US)

Launch your career with impact in the dynamic world of (re)insurance. At Swiss Re, we help make the world more resilient by tackling risks that matter, from natural catastrophes to cyber threats and beyond.

Our Summer Internship program is designed to provide students with a valuable combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning opportunities. As an intern, you will work on meaningful projects, participate in industry-relevant training, and build connections through social and networking events. We believe a Swiss Re internship is more than a summer job, it is the first step toward a rewarding career.

About the Role

Join Swiss Re’s Investment Transaction Management (ITM) team and gain hands-on experience supporting the full lifecycle of investment operations. You’ll work with a dynamic group of professionals to ensure accurate and timely processing of trades, payments, and derivatives across Swiss Re’s global portfolios.

This internship offers exposure to a wide range of asset classes and trading desks, including Asset Management, Treasury (Legacy), Financial Markets & In-Force Management, ECM/Weather, Insurance Linked Securities, and Direct Investments. You’ll learn how operational workflows connect to broader investment strategies and contribute to projects that drive efficiency and innovation.

At the end of the internship, you’ll present your insights and recommendations to senior leaders, offering an opportunity to make a real impact on how we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support trade lifecycle activities including trade creation, confirmation, settlement, and payment

• Assist with reconciliations and validation of securities and cash flows

• Collaborate with custodians, brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing

• Document operational workflows and system interactions

• Contribute to projects focused on process optimization and system enhancements

• Present findings and improvement recommendations to management

About You

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

• Interest in investment operations, financial markets, and transaction processing

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus

The internship base salary will be $20-$30 per hour, depending on location, qualifications, projected graduation year and/or highest degree held.

Please note: Graduate and Intern positions at Swiss Re are not eligible for US work authorization sponsorship.

About Swiss Re

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. 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 14,000 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.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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