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About the Role

As Senior Manager, Learning Design, you will play a pivotal role within the global HR team, reporting to the Director, Learning & Talent. You will lead a global team of instructional designers responsible for creating high‑quality, modern learning experiences that strengthen our capabilities across business and functional academies. Your work will directly support our strategic learning agenda and reinforce Swiss Re’s commitment to Business Drive, Execution Power, Applied Intellect, and Swiss Re Spirit.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver learning solutions that meet evolving business needs, appeal to a diverse and global workforce, and drive practical, measurable outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement and who thrives in an environment that encourages experimentation and modern learning design.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Develop a High‑Performing Team

• Lead a global learning design team, driving engagement, performance, and development in alignment with our Culture Forces.
• Foster a culture that reflects Swiss Re Spirit—collaborative, inclusive, and purpose‑driven.

Strengthen Stakeholder Relationships

• Build trusted relationships with Academy leaders and the broader Talent & Culture team.
• Role‑model Business Drive by ensuring learning solutions directly support business goals and capability needs.

Shape & Execute Learning Strategy

• Develop learning design strategies that are flexible, scalable, and learner‑centric, meeting the unique needs of our global organisation.
• Integrate innovative technologies and modern approaches that elevate learning effectiveness and reflect Applied Intellect.

Drive Innovation in Learning Design

• Continually explore new design methods, tools, and technologies to ensure Swiss Re stays at the forefront of learning innovation—demonstrating Execution Power in delivering solutions that work.
• Apply agile ways of working to respond to changing business requirements, resource shifts, and new priorities.
• Leverage data and insights to measure learning effectiveness and ensure that solutions achieve intended business impact.

Champion Continuous Learning

• Stay current with trends in learning science, instructional design, and digital learning.
• Role‑model lifelong learning for yourself and your team.

Why This Role Matters

By joining Swiss Re in this role, you will help shape the future of how we build skills and capabilities across the organisation. Your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to strengthening our Business Drive, enabling Execution Power, applying rigorous and innovative thinking through Applied Intellect, and fostering a collaborative, values‑led culture rooted in Swiss Re Spirit.

About the Team

We're the Learning, Talent and Performance team. Our team works globally to create innovative development solutions that support strategic priorities and foster a culture of continuous learning.

About You

• Solid experience in Learning & Development, with deep expertise in instructional design for learning, leadership, and talent programs.
• Proven experience leading teams, demonstrating a global mindset and strong cultural intelligence
• Advanced proficiency with eLearning tools such as Captivate, Articulate 360, Vyond, and Synthesia.
• Accreditation with key assessment instruments including MBTI, Hogan, TMP, DISC, etc.
• Instructional design certification (preferred).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and the 70/20/10 model.
• Experience with Learning Experience Platforms (ideally 360Learning).
• Deep sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and regional learning needs, with ability to tailor solutions while maintaining global consistency and inclusivity.

Compensation & Work Model

The base salary range for this position is between 124,000 CHF and 186,000 CHF (full time equivalent). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the office

We are ideally looking to hire this position in London, Zurich, Bangalore and Bratislava.

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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.

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