VP, Treasury and Capital Management

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in capital management, liquidity planning, and financial strategy within insurance or financial services and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a VP, Treasury and Capital Management to lead the planning, forecasting, optimization, and oversight of capital and liquidity across Zurich’s legal entities and businesses.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead capital and liquidity planning and forecasting activities while working cross-functionally with Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analytics, Actuarial, Risk, Investment Management, Regional and Group Treasury and Capital Management, as well as Business Unit leaders. You will play a critical role in ensuring the organization maintains strong financial resilience and regulatory compliance while supporting growth, investment, and strategic priorities. In this role, you will provide strategic insights on capital planning, liquidity management, and funding strategies, while aligning local practices with Zurich Group capital management frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days per week of in-person presence.

What you will do:

• Lead capital and liquidity planning processes for Zurich Canada, including coordination of legal entity forecasts and stress scenarios
• Provide strategic recommendations on capital structure, remittances, reinsurance funding, and capital allocation
• Monitor and optimize liquidity buffers to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and Group expectations
• Enhance the process for tracking treasury and liquidity metrics, including cash flow and collateral projections
• Partner with Group Treasury and the Risk function to align local practices with global capital management frameworks
• Drive legal entity capital and liquidity planning workstreams, including ORSA inputs
• Support reinsurance transactions and strategic initiatives from a capital and funding perspective
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Business Unit leaders to support strategic financial planning and capital optimization
• Prepare clear, insightful reporting and recommendations for the CFO, business unit leadership, and Zurich Group

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 12 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

AND

• Experience in insurance, financial services, treasury, or capital management functions
• Strong understanding of capital frameworks, solvency requirements, and liquidity management concepts
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex governance environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical financial concepts to executive audiences

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
• Prior experience working in or with regulated insurance entities
• Experience supporting capital planning, ORSA processes, or regulatory capital assessments

Our Culture

• At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
• We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
• We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
• We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
• We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
• We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 650 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.