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Are you motivated by the prospect of deepening insight and promoting sustainable growth for key life KPIs? In this role within Group Actuarial, you’ll be part of the Life Business Partnering Team, collaborating with regional life actuarial teams and other corporate centre functions to drive impactful actuarial initiatives. If supporting business partnering activity and playing an integral role in influential projects excites you, this is your chance to make a real difference.

By working closely with regional actuarial teams, you’ll help shape outcomes through analyses, investigations, and the delivery of central initiatives, while also supporting timely and accurate IFRS reporting and central activities such as the review of other bases, including SST. Guided by Zurich’s values of togetherness and forward-thinking, you’ll foster close collaboration with regional teams, actively contribute to initiatives that drive favourable reporting results, and help create sustainable success.

What you will do

• Under guidance of the head of the Business Partnering team and in collaboration with the Regional Actuarial Teams, deliver actuarial support for analyses, initiatives and projects being driven by the regional teams.
• Provide high-quality actuarial insights to management and other corporate centre functions for the region (and countries therein) for which you are the key point of coordination, across projects, non-BAU business topic and BAU reporting.
• Actively support initiatives to deliver enhanced actuarial insight for senior management, including developing increased benefits from data analytics, with a focus on producing analytics at all levels of Group, Region and Country level to facilitate efficient reporting and maximise the clarity and quality of the financial reporting outputs.
• In collaboration with the regional teams, contribute to the timely delivery of regional reporting requirements for IFRS and perform BAU review of country submissions of other bases, mainly SST.
• Develop deep knowledge of products, reporting requirements and local regulations for those countries for which you are the key point of coordination in order to deliver on the above objectives.

What you bring

• Experienced or recently qualified actuary with at least 5 years of practical experience as a Life actuary, with a substantial portion spent working in actuarial reserving, reporting or modelling.
• Strong ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including across different geographies, and to build working relationships while also managing to see topics through to a final conclusion.
• Strong IFRS 17 knowledge and hands-on experience with the Building Block and Variable Fee Approaches
• Experience and skillset in data analytics, data management and data visualization techniques.
• A mindset for delivering actionable business insight and ability to handle complex actuarial topics while working under pressure.
• A commercial focus with the ability to adapt to the perspectives of different stakeholders.
• Fluent English speaker.

You belong here.

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.
You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple.
Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.

About Us

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with around 63,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
We look forward to receiving your online application today!

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications, as well as any associated fees.

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: No
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Natalia Dzieglo