Analyst - Investment Dealing Team (12 months)

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance (ZLAP) are looking for an Analyst to join the Investment Dealing Team for a 12-month fixed term opportunity. If you’ve some interest in the world of investments, have skills in software applications like Excel, and Power BI (additionally VBA or Python an advantage) and want to improve our management information (MI) and data presentation then we have a 12-month opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be at the earlier stage of their career and is looking to gain an insight into a fascinating area of our business, working with a strong team and providing lots of opportunity to make your mark. You don’t need any specific investment knowledge for this role, but an interest in or curiosity about investments or awareness about the funds that we offer would be a big help.

Your Role

As an Analyst, your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Perform data analyses and visualisations. We have lots of data that we want to transform into better MI, to support even better decision making.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand data requirements, identify solutions, and assist in their implementation.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing data and tools to deliver effective MI and better inform business decisions.
• Take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve the way we work and “connect the dots” across different functions and business units.
• Create clear documentation for any changes to existing processes or in the development of new processes.
• Contribute to the production of reporting and analysis related to Article 8 (ESG / responsible investment) fund propositions.

Your Skills and Experience

As an Analyst your skills and qualifications will include:

Required

• Familiarity with software applications like Excel and Power BI.
• Productive curiosity and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s qualification in an economics, finance, investments, mathematics, or related discipline or experience in such field.
• Experience using data visualisation tools (such as Power BI).
• Solid, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Desire and ability to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Problem solver who learns quickly and can speak up; you will be comfortable taking guidance and working on your own initiative.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. 
 
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.  We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.