Position:	(Senior) Originator/Sales Trader - Weather & Commodities
Institution:	New Reinsurance Company Ltd
Location:	Zürich, Switzerland
Duties:	Actively market and close structured transactions relating to the purchase and sale of weather and weather-/commodity risk management products and other related products in line with the strategy; Actively develop new client relationships in the assigned region; Continuously build deep industry and client relationships, manage third parties relationships, develop contacts and extract relevant market intelligence; Maintaining all aspects of customer relationships including: funnelling trade based and risk product business to relevant internal functions, keeping all company contacts current on customer buying habits and portfolio changes, and monitoring the market that the company resides in to discover opportunities; Liaise within the group to insure a smooth flow of information and to assist in integration of market knowledge and intelligence
Requirements:	Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Energy, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability or a relevant related degree; 5 years of related experience; Knowledge of the energy industry. Knowledge of weather derivatives is a plus; A self-starter able to independently manage tasks, motivated by a dynamic and international team; High level of business acumen, including the ability to find creative solutions and deliver on client expectations and requirements; Ability to understand, simplify and communicate complex topics; Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; Excellent analytical skills and a structured and logical mind-set; English strong written and presentations skills and fluency in speaking and writing required, additional languages are a plus; Willingness to travel
Text:	New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe) is a Swiss reinsurer founded in Zurich in 1926. In 1988, NewRe became part of Munich Re Group, one of the world's leading reinsurers. What makes NewRe special, is that it combines financial strength and ratings with creativity of a medium-sized reinsurer. NewRe stands for intelligent reinsurance solutions. We serve our clients with open minds and pro-actively. Responding swiftly to client needs and market developments is a necessary component of our approach. The volatility of weather can have a big impact on a company’s profits. Worldwide, the recent past has shown that unfavourable weather conditions are tending to become more and more frequent. Operating from our offices in Zurich, Houston and Munich, Munich Re’s global Weather & Agriculture team offers solutions tailored to your weather risks and safeguard your profits against the whims of nature. The Global Weather & Commodity unit of Munich Re has a global mandate to develop, originate, structure and sell risk management solutions for corporate as well as insurance clients in multiple sectors. The main clients are energy companies, renewable project developers, financial institutions etc. As Originator you will be responsible for actively marketing structured risk management products to targeted clients (new and current) in the assigned region and in line with the strategy. Lead the conceptualization, development and testing of new products and structures. Work closely with Structuring and Trading to develop pricing and customer proposals. Effectively interface with team for further development of risk management products. Develop ad hoc models and analysis when necessary. Monitor changes in energy markets which might impact current or proposed strategies. Place of work Zürich Your responsibilities Actively market and close structured transactions relating to the purchase and sale of weather and weather-/commodity risk management products and other related products in line with the strategy. Actively develop new client relationships in the assigned region Continuously build deep industry and client relationships, manage third parties relationships, develop contacts and extract relevant market intelligence Maintaining all aspects of customer relationships including: funnelling trade based and risk product business to relevant internal functions, keeping all company contacts current on customer buying habits and portfolio changes, and monitoring the market that the company resides in to discover opportunities Liaise within the group to insure a smooth flow of information and to assist in integration of market knowledge and intelligence Your profile Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Energy, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability or a relevant related degree. 5 years of related experience Knowledge of the energy industry. Knowledge of weather derivatives is a plus A self-starter able to independently manage tasks, motivated by a dynamic and international team High level of business acumen, including the ability to find creative solutions and deliver on client expectations and requirements Ability to understand, simplify and communicate complex topics. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Excellent analytical skills and a structured and logical mind-set English strong written and presentations skills and fluency in speaking and writing required, additional languages are a plus Willingness to travel Your opportunity At NewRe our employees are our main asset. We therefore embrace a flexible hybrid working model appreciating its positive impact on our achievements and wellbeing, while acknowledging the important role of social interaction. We believe that all of this is fundamental to the performance of our company. Together we create a compelling and shared purpose and direction. As an employer, we take pride in encouraging a company culture of mutual trust and esteem. Likewise, we attach great importance to nurturing an inclusive working environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged. Our commitment to equal treatment of all employee is reflected in our pay practice that has been awarded the attestation for equal pay by Willis Towers Watson (following the Swiss Federal Act on Gender Equality). We love challenges and flexibly bundle our experience and personalities to deliver outstanding results. Embracing new ways of working and digitalisation, we grow with our customers and partners. To learn more about us, check out www.newre.com . We look forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

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