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Public Affairs Advisor Regulation and Insurance

Reference Number:  3100
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the GRM Regulatory Affairs & Risk Reporting team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Public Affairs Advisor Regulation and Insurance. 

The Regulatory Affairs & Risk Reporting team is responsible, among other things, for public affairs and the representation of the company's interests, internal and external risk reporting, as well as managing relations with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and the monitoring of geopolitical risks. 

You can look forward to

  • Acting as a central interface to external stakeholders, policymakers and supervisory authorities, as well as to internal departments (e.g. Underwriting) and international locations
  • Monitoring international developments in the insurance and financial sectors
  • Analysing regulatory and legislative initiatives at national and international level (including insurance supervision, financial market regulation and sustainability)
  • Developing well-founded positions, statements and policy assessments
  • Active lobbying and representing the company’s interests towards regulators, political decision-makers and expert committees at national and international level
  • Contributing to the further development of regulatory frameworks for (re)insurance
  • Building and maintaining an international network within the (re)insurance industry

You come equipped with

  • A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance, Public Policy or a related field
  • Professional experience in an insurance, financial or regulatory environment (e.g. trade association, supervisory authority, consultancy, financial industry, regulatory/public affairs or lobbying) is an advantage
  • Knowledge of insurance regulation and the national and European financial market framework, as well as the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with complex topics
  • Initial experience in preparing analyses, statements and strategic concepts
  • A solid understanding of political decision-making processes and stakeholder management, with the ability to operate confidently in different political and regulatory contexts
  • Negotiation-level German and English skills combined with strong communication abilities and pronounced teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to travel - approximately every two months, with some peak periods for committee meetings within Germany or Europe

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
  • Corporate Fitness: Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad) [only for permanent contracts], free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Clara Lucie Märtens | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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