Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist (80–100 percent) Public Affairs Specialist (80–100 percent) The Schweizerische Versicherungsverband SVV represents around 70 private insurance companies and advocates for an innovative, future-oriented, and sustainable insurance industry. Private insurance strengthens the resilience of Switzerland and actively engages in topics such as retirement provision, cyber risks, natural hazards, and artificial intelligence. With its around 50,000 employees and over 2,100 trainees, it offers diverse and attractive career opportunities. We are looking for a team- and service-oriented personality as a Public Affairs Specialist with a specific focus on French-speaking Switzerland, starting immediately or by arrangement. Do you enjoy moving at the interface between business and politics, have a good sense for different stakeholder groups, and are interested in political issues? Do topics such as retirement provision, health policy, or cyber risks pique your interest, and do you know how to represent political concerns convincingly? With your experience in political advocacy, your knowledge of "Bundesbern" and/or association work, and your enjoyment of responsibility, you will complement our Public Affairs team in an ideal way. Your tasks Political monitoring: Observation, analysis, and assessment of relevant political developments as well as active issue management in the assigned subject areas Position work: Accompanying technical work at the head office and in militia committees, as well as developing positions for the insurance industry Advocacy: Representing the concerns of the insurance industry towards political and other stakeholder groups at the cantonal and national levels Political campaigns: Development of campaign strategies and active participation in campaign management Media work: Media work in French-speaking Switzerland in close coordination with the media spokespersons and subject matter experts of the SVV Event management: Co-organization of corporate events (including Forum Assurances in Lausanne) as well as conducting continuing education events in French-speaking Switzerland Your profile University or technical college degree, preferably in state, political, communication, or economic sciences At least five years of professional experience in a comparable function Proven experience in political/media work and advocacy as a networker with a strong sense for dealing with different stakeholder groups Sound knowledge of French-speaking Switzerland and a good network in politics, business, or association work, or the willingness to develop this in a targeted manner Confident oral and written communication in German and French language Generalist with a strong interest in economic and insurance policy issues Committed personality with high initiative, sense of responsibility, and strong team orientation Our offer Exciting and versatile tasks at the interface of business and politics with direct influence on insurance and economic policy topics High degree of personal responsibility and creative possibilities in a dynamic association environment Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits Staff restaurant at the Zurich location Opportunity for mobile working Centrally located workplaces: Zürich-Enge and Bern (near Welle 7) Contact If you are looking for a challenge in a collegial team, want to contribute your own ideas, and like to actively shape your area of responsibility, then we look forward to receiving your complete application. General questions: , HR- and IT Services, , Technical information: Jutzet, Head of Public Affairs, , LinkedinApply now Schweizerischer Versicherungsverband (SVV), Conrad--Strasse 14, 8002 Zürich jpideae8f54jm jit0729jm jiy26jm