Senior Risk Manager 80-100%

Zurich’s Risk Team have a purpose led role to provide insights to the main stakeholders through effective risk governance, assessment, internal risk reporting and communications, risk policy and risk reporting. The ideal future employee will support and embed the Group Risk Management mission and effectively manage risk that achieve Group strategic, operational and financial objectives.

In this role you will contribute to the production of Group level risk appetite statements, risk assessments, and reports, both internally and externally, including in connection with regulatory requirements.

What you will do

Enterprise risk monitoring and reporting:

• Contribute to the production of Group level risk reports, both internally and externally, including in connection with regulatory requirements, with a focus on strategic, financial and insurance risks.
• Support ORSA related activities for ZIG and ZIC, including scenario selection, quantitative analysis, report production and stakeholder management first and second line.
• Support Group Recovery Plan related activities including management action assessment, report production and periodic recovery plan exercises.
• Support the production of the quarterly risk report in collaboration with Regional, Business Unit and Group Risk Management teams.
• Support the production of ZIG and ZIC annual risk review reports, financial condition reports and ZIC legal entity reporting.
• Support the update and monitoring of the Group strategic total risk profiling, the ZIG and ZIC risk appetite and tolerance statements and the ZIG risk management system assessment as well as other regulatory data collection exercises.
  
  

Risk Appetite, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk response:

Support the second line of defense in the following activities:

• Design ad-hoc scenarios on demand.
• Updates of the Group risk appetite and tolerance statements.
• Risk assessment activities in collaboration with Group functions.
• Review and challenge the assessment of control deficiencies and operational events, including adequacy of remediation initiatives and on demand deep dive reviews.
• Perform risk management reviews including deep dive reviews on demand, local ORSA and recovery plans, and financial plan and forecast risk assessments.
• Engage with Group functions and Business Units on potential enhancement and simplification initiatives for risk management practices.
• Communicate guidance and provide training and awareness on Group relevant non-financial risk matters and ensure that GRM tools are fit for purpose.
  
  

Governance:

• Contribute to the production of Zurich’s risk policies and other governance documents.
• Development and implementation of non-financial risk management processes and related risk and control insights.
• Monitoring of regulatory requirements and impact assessment. 
  
  

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (engineering, commerce, economics, finance), postgraduate education well regarded.
• Numeracy skills and prior experience in key functions such as underwriting, actuarial, finance, investment management and/or strategy is an asset.
• Solid understanding of enterprise risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices including knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk assessment and mitigation techniques, and risk reporting frameworks.
• Highly disciplined and strong focus on execution and delivery.
• Able to troubleshoot and manage challenging deadlines.
• Proactive, driven, agile, action and results oriented.
• Excellent stakeholder management and verbal and written communication skills, particularly in English.
  
  

You belong here. 

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.  

You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple. 

Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together. 
 
About Us 

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with around 63,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. 

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working: No
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Natalia Dzieglo