Head of Zurich Treasury Services

Head of Zurich Treasury Services 80%-100%

Interested in a senior leadership role working in a stimulating and challenging environment? Group Treasury & Capital Management within Group Finance is looking to hire the Head of Zurich Treasury Services. If you are an experienced treasurer and a proven leader, this job may be for you. 

What you will do

• Lead Zurich Treasury Services, a function employing 30 people within Group Treasury and Capital Management that provides treasury services to companies across the Zurich Group. 
• Set the strategy and goals of Zurich Treasury Services, in alignment with the overall strategy of the Zurich Group and Group Treasury and Capital Management 
• Oversee the flawless execution of the services provided, which include derivative execution, cash management, FX management, transaction valuation, provision of accounting services and ownership of the Treasury sub-ledger, transactional data provision, maintenance and development of the Treasury Management System.  
• Identify and allow for industry and marketplace developments, including regulatory developments and ensuring a market-leading approach to the provision of the services. 
• Show a transformational mindset, including developing strategies to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into functional delivery. 
• Manage the organizational structure, services and resources as well as key relationships and dependencies with other business functions and also with external service providers including banks. 
• Anticipate risks and suggest mitigation actions within the context of the Group Risk framework. Ensure that ongoing compliance with the Group’s Risk Framework is maintained. Maintain a risk-aware culture and a work environment focused on error-free delivery. 

What you bring

• Master’s degree in finance, Certificate in Treasury, CFA or other post-graduate finance qualification. 
• At least 10 years of treasury experience, ideally including leadership of a treasury function, preferably within an insurer or bank. 
• Leadership skills, evidenced through a track record of strategic and leadership roles. 
• Deep experience of transaction solutions, systems, process design and execution. 
• Proven track record in automation, systems upgrading and transformation in a highly automated transactional environment. 
• Strong negotiation skills and sound solution orientation. 
• Corporate finance knowledge 
• Solid knowledge of insurance accounting. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.