About RenaissanceRe
For over three decades, RenaissanceRe has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. We’re experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognized for the innovative way we combine data, experience and technology to understand and manage large and complex risks across the world. We are also a business with a real social purpose - we help protect communities around the globe and enable prosperity for all. Our purpose drives us forward every day as we seek solutions to some of the world's most complicated challenges.
Established in 1993, the Company has offices in Bermuda, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded individual to join our Underwriting & Portfolio Operations team. This role will support the design, coordination, and execution of high-impact initiatives that shape the strategic direction of our underwriting business. Reporting directly to the SVP, Underwriting and Portfolio, you will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, solve complex challenges, and enhance strategic execution across the business.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual to gain exposure to senior decision-makers, contribute to enterprise-level initiatives, and grow within a high-performing, globally connected team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Execution
- Coordinate and track a diverse set of strategic initiatives across Underwriting & Portfolio - spanning client management, underwriting strategy, data & insights, and performance improvement
- Bring structure, pace, and clarity to projects, ensuring momentum and alignment across senior stakeholders
- Create and maintain action plans, timelines, target outcomes and leadership-ready updates
- Partner closely with the SVP to engage internal teams and external collaborators, acting as a trusted extension of the Underwriting & Portfolio operations team
Problem Solving & Insight Generation
- Break down complex, sometimes ambiguous business problems into clear components, enabling effective analysis and decision-making
- Build compelling presentations, briefing packs, and narratives for senior leadership forums (e.g., CUO Group, domain leadership meetings)
- Collaborate with cross-functional experts to explore root causes, develop hypotheses, test options, and recommend data-informed solutions
- Translate insights into practical actions that support strategic and operational change
Leadership Engagement & Strategic Planning
- Support the design and delivery of the annual cycle of underwriting leadership events such as off-sites, quarterly planning, and strategic alignment sessions
- Act as a connector across Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Global Services, Data Office and other business units - ensuring information flows and decisions land effectively
- Help transition major change initiatives into sustainable business practices within Underwriting & Portfolio
- Bring a positive, energetic, collaborative mindset to a high-performing team that moves fast and enjoys solving problems together
Qualifications & Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a strategic, analytical, ideally within (re)insurance, financial services or consulting in a strategy environment
- Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
- University degree from an accredited institution
- Experience in supporting planning cycles for large organizations with cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Familiarity with underwriting, portfolio management, or enterprise change initiatives is advantageous
We believe that meeting these requirements will position you for success in the role. However, if you fulfil most - but not all - of the expectations, we still encourage you to apply, as we are eager to explore your potential and believe in the ability to grow and learn.
What We Offer
- A role that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and structured problem-solving in a dynamic business environment.
- A high-impact role with visibility across senior leadership and strategic decision-making and execution.
- Opportunities for professional development and internal progression.
- A collaborative, meritocratic culture that values innovation, precision, and integrity.
- International exposure and potential travel to global offices (e.g., Bermuda, New York, Zurich).
- The chance to shape and support initiatives that drive the future of our underwriting and portfolio teams.
We believe that meeting these requirements will position you for success in the role. However, if you fulfill most – but not all – of the expectations, we still encourage you to apply, as we are eager to explore your potential and believe in the ability to grow and learn.
At RenaissanceRe, we believe in creating a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination and take proactive steps to make employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. It is RenRe’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/ civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
