Director – Global Ageing, The Geneva Association
Leading international insurance economics think tank, The Geneva Association, is looking for a ‘Director, Global Ageing’, a key pillar of the Association’s activities. The successful candidate will lead the Association’s research in this area, including the development of expert networks in the field and the oversight of relevant publications and reports. S/he will also be central to the Association’s dialogue on global ageing with Members, NGOs/IGOs, the wider industry, academia and other stakeholders. S/he reports directly to the Deputy Secretary General. The working language is English and the position is located in Zurich. The position is part-time if linked only to Global Ageing but would be full-time if the candidate can also steer some emerging insurance topics like e.g. Cyber Risks.
Key tasks of the role of Global Ageing include:
Produce and ensure quality research on global ageing
Build and maintain professional relationships and ongoing discussions with other institutions, international organisations: UN, World Bank, OECD, etc. as well as with academia and in-house research departments of insurance companies
Keep up to date regarding the relevant topics of global ageing
Lead the global ageing working group
Organise global ageing seminars and conferences
Manage work-streams for preparing papers and reports against set deadlines
Build and maintain a network with insurance experts
Qualifications of the candidate
Masters degree or PhD in economics, finance, actuaries or relevant fields
Relevant experience in insurance/global ageing research (optional: +emerging insurance topics)
Having an existing network in the field of global ageing (optional: +emerging insurance topics)
Ability to build strong relationships with external actors – cultivate productive relationships with partners and other important institutions
Outstanding publication record in insurance journals and relevant international publications
Very good organisational, writing, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong commitment to the insurance industry’s role in the economy and society
Readiness to travel internationally
Language skills: English, other languages an asset
Starting date: as soon as possible
Application package should include a CV, a motivation cover letter, name and contacts of two references and indication of the possible start date. The application package should be sent to Claudete Rode Maier at The Geneva Association via email to:
