Trainee - Junior Sales

pAs a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide. /p pWorking at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies. /p pAs an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration. /p pSCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities. /p pPart of the Business Development team of SCOR Investment Partners (SCOR IP), you are responsible for supporting the business development of institutional investors in Switzerland Liechtenstein.br/SCOR Investment Partners is the SCOR Group's Asset Management business, headquartered in Paris. The Business Development Department is responsible for promoting and marketing investment products to institutional clients outside the SCOR Group. /p pWe are looking for someone who is passionate about financial markets, eager to build a career in institutional sales and business development and motivated to learn from experienced professionals in a highly entrepreneurial environment.br/You will join the Business Development team, which is responsible for promoting and marketing investment products to institutional clients (c.20 people). More specifically, you will support the Business Development team in servicing the Swiss German institutional clients invested mainly in Insurance Linked Securities, Leveraged Loans and Infrastructure Loans. You will leverage your financial products knowledge, language and social skills to assist the team in maintaining key client relationships and building new business with prospects. In addition, you will cooperate daily with colleagues in Paris, where SCOR Investment Partners is headquartered. You will be based in Zurich and report to the Co-Head of Sales. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport the local senior sales team, in cooperation with the Client Service team in Paris, specifically: /li liPrepare investment reports, periodic and ad-hoc /li liHelp with questionnaires from clients and consultants /li liOrganize meetings and events, internal and with clients /li liAnswer phone calls and e-mails and deputize senior sales managers in their absence /liliHelp feed the CRM tool, where all client activities are logged /li liBusiness analyses: /li liBusiness development activity (using the CRM tool) /li liCompetitor analyses (multiple sources) /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liGood understanding of financial markets, institutional investing and major asset classes, including fixed income, private debt, infrastructure and alternative investments. /li liFocus on understanding and meeting client needs. Strong interest in business development, client relationship management and sales activities. /li liKeen to learn and eager to continuously develop financial, commercial and relationship management skills. /li liBasic understanding of institutional portfolio construction and Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) concepts is desirable. /li liStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. /li liTeam player with a high level of curiosity, energy and commitment. /li liProficient in MS Office applications. /li liLanguage skills: German, English and French. /li /ul h3Required Education /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. However, a university degree is not mandatory if the candidate can demonstrate relevant professional experience within banking, asset management or financial services. /li liCandidates with practical experience and a strong understanding of financial markets and institutional clients are encouraged to apply. /li liPrevious internship or professional experience in banking, asset management, financial services, consulting or institutional sales is highly desirable. /li liExperience with client acquisition, prospecting or commercial activities would be considered a strong plus. /li /ul h3Why Join Us? /h3 pSCOR supports your career and helps you develop your skills by encouraging mobility, blended learning through the SCOR University and offering a dynamic, innovative working environment in beautiful, light-filled offices overlooking Lake Zurich.br/Our compensation includes attractive benefits (such as participation to public transportation and delicious meals) and we promote a healthy work life balance through numerous initiatives and a hybrid working model.br/As a socially responsible employer, our teams participate each year in projects around civic engagement, wellbeing and diversity in the workplace, environmental protection, and many others. /p pSCOR promotes diversity and equal treatment in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to evaluation, compensation and talent management. The Group is proud to employ people who care about each other, their community and society as a whole. We do everything we can to encourage these attitudes in our employees and to empower them to make a difference. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr