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Investment Controller (m/f/d)*

Location Munich, Germany Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 11185 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Finance, Accounting & Controlling
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Reinsurance Controlling (RIC) consolidates all controlling activities and related reporting for the reinsurance segment. Its role is to act as a trusted and impartial advisor to management, providing transparent and insightful business analysis.
The Global IT Controlling (RIC1.2) department is responsible for planning and monitoring (budget and mid-term planning), as well as accounting and allocating the reinsurance group’s global IT RUN and Transform expenses (both internal and external). The department works closely with the IT Finance functions at ERGO and Group Technology to support the group-wide IT organization and ensure a consistent global view of IT expenses. In addition, it is responsible for planning and monitoring the reinsurance group’s investments, including the IT Transform and project portfolio.

Within RIC1.2, the section RIC1.2.3 is responsible for assessing and monitoring all investments and business cases within the scope of the investment guidelines of the reinsurance segment (excluding those managed by GIM/MEAG). The team establishes a consistent return-on-investment perspective, including related processes and governance structures.

In this role, you will contribute to decision-making processes at senior executive level across the reinsurance segment and strengthen RIC’s position as a strategic business partner.

Your Job

  • Analyse and assess business cases and investments (IT and beyond) from various economic perspectives (e.g. IFRS, VBM, cash flow, management and legal perspectives, financial funding)
  • Prepare controlling recommendations for the Reinsurance Committee in close collaboration with finance functions, the Reinsurance CFO and IT, addressing economic, risk and accounting aspects
  • Drive financial planning and monitoring processes for the IT Transform budget (ITIB) in close collaboration with other RIC teams
  • Establish and continuously enhance approaches to evaluate and monitor business cases and investments
  • Develop, prepare and present decision proposals and senior management presentations, including communication to very senior stakeholders
  • Translate complex financial and technical topics into clear, structured insights for non-technical audiences
  • Develop analyses and visualisations to support data-driven decision-making
  • Contribute to the automation and digitalisation of systems, tools, interfaces and processes to increase efficiency

Your Profile

  • University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a comparable field
  • Several years of experience in finance and/or controlling
  • Strong knowledge of methodologies and metrics in investment and project controlling
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
  • Strong interest in data, with knowledge of analytical programming (e.g. SQL, R, Python) and visualisation/BI tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage
  • Experience in IT project management is an advantage
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders in a clear and structured manner
  • Ability to explain complex topics in an understandable way to diverse audiences



Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.



About us 

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
  • Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
  • Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

  • Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
  • Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
  • Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
  • Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
  • Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 


Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky, Consultant Talent Acquisition 

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

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We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

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We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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