Head of Investment Strategy & Delivery

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man 

Closing date for applications: 5th February 2026

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Investment Strategy & Delivery to lead our investments team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for overseeing strategic plans and projects within the Investments function, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery while driving Zurich’s key initiatives forward.

As the Head of Investment Strategy & Delivery, you will:

• Lead the team by providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Act as deputy to the Chief Investment Officer, representing the investment function in executive meetings, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring continuity of leadership when required.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise, ensuring investment changes and project interactions are efficient, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive business growth.
• Monitor and analyse third-party oversight and mandate compliance across all investment contracts, including balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement mitigating actions to manage potential risks.
• Help the business achieve its objectives while minimising regulatory and reputational risks.

Your skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of investments is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in operations, project management, and international markets (desirable).
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Agile approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Passes or exemptions from some core principles exams of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments, but applicants with no exam passes will be considered.
• Strong degree or equivalent in Economics or Investment related subject desirable.

Who are we? 

We are Zurich Integrated Benefits and International Life. We provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 360 employees at this location. 

Our culture:       

At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.    
   
We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.        

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.    
 

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.