Senior Actuarial Analyst (Economic Modelling & Statistics)

137385 | 80 - 100% | Oerlikon, Zürich | Hybrid

Are you motivated by the opportunity to shape economic valuation and financial reporting for Zurich Switzerland’s life insurance business? Would you like to combine your actuarial expertise with economic modelling, data analytics and automation to deliver meaningful insights for business decisions?

In this role, you will strengthen the Life business unit within IL Economic Modelling & Statistics at Zurich Switzerland and make an important contribution to our shared success. You will take responsibility for economic valuation models and actuarial metrics, including IFRS 17 and SST, and translate complex analyses into clear business insights. At the same time, you will further develop our models, processes and automation and contribute your expertise to key actuarial initiatives.

What you can expect

• You develop, maintain and enhance economic valuation models in PROPHET for Life Insurance Switzerland.
• You deliver, review and challenge actuarial metrics for IFRS 17 and SST, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• You translate complex actuarial analyses into clear insights and recommendations for senior management.
• You lead and contribute to key actuarial projects, initiatives and ad-hoc analyses.
• You improve and automate actuarial processes and models using tools such as SQL, PROPHET, Python and R.

What makes you stand out

• University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, physics or a comparable quantitative field.
• Fully or nearly qualified actuary (SAA/SAV or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in actuarial or analytical roles.
• Strong experience in developing, maintaining and critically reviewing actuarial models and financial metrics.
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities, including experience with relevant modelling, data and automation tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills combined with fluency in English.

Good to know

Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100%

Work location: Oerlikon, Zurich

Start date: from 01.11.2026 or by agreement

Travel: No travel required 

Hybrid working: up to 40%

Everything about your application

As a first step, you can apply directly online. All you need is your CV. You can find further information about the application process here.

We are committed to an efficient and respectful application process. Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application personally, without the use of artificial intelligence. After your first personal meeting with the responsible hiring manager, you will always receive individual feedback from us, because we believe meaningful feedback is based on personal dialogue.

For this position, we do not work with recruitment agencies. Unsolicited applications will neither be considered nor compensated.

Do you have any questions? Bernd, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant will be happy to assist you on +41 44 628 42 14.