Graduate Investment Solutions Analyst

Job Summary

We’re excited to offer a graduate-level opportunity to join Zurich’s Investment Solutions team, reporting to the Head of Investment Solutions. Based in our Blackrock, Co. Dublin office, this team plays a key role in supporting the investment strategy at Zurich Life Assurance plc

Zurich Life manages over €46 billion of assets, with much of this handled by our award-winning in-house active investment management team. As a graduate team member, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of investment activities and contribute to Zurich’s investment management and proposition. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, including teams in Marketing, Distribution, Product Solutions, and our Investment Front Office.

The opportunity

• To join one of Ireland’s most successful investment & fund providers, with an award-winning investment management team
• The opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the fund management industry, from investment product creation, through to marketing and distribution
• The opportunity to help shape and influence Zurich Life’s investment fund messaging and strategy over the medium term.
• Access and interaction with the investment management team, both front and back office
• On the job internal training and mentoring from both a theoretical and practical perspective
• Further education support as appropriate

Your Role

The responsibilities:

• Produce and present external reports on fund metrics such as performance attribution and asset allocation.
• Support the production of external investment marketing and communications collateral, particularly macroeconomic and investment market commentary, and pension scheme reporting.
• Assist in the production and quality control of client presentations and reviews.
• Build and maintain market knowledge in relation to fund offerings and investment trends that are relevant to the business from a commercial perspective.
• Assist with regulatory compliance (including analysis, report writing, presenting) across a number of relevant subject areas (e.g., sustainability). 
• Conduct research into trends on specific asset classes (equities, bonds, alternatives) and wider macroeconomic issues.

Your Skills and Experience

The Requirements:

• Graduate position, with relevant academic and internship experience beneficial.
• A strong academic background in a related field, accompanied with excellent proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• The motivation to pursue further professional qualifications (CFA, CAIA).
• A motivated self-starter, willing to take responsibility for specific tasks.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously as required.
• A willingness to stay up to date with fast moving investment market developments.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• Quantitatively minded and comfortable with investment metrics and datasets.
• The ability to summarise and present key investment topics to an external audience.
• A deep interest in investment matters; demonstrated through work placements, project subject matter, course module preferences. 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office (Blackrock) per week.

 
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 of 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 – with our 53,000 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 our employees flexible working models 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 foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!