Working Student Financial Risk (50%) 12 month

Curious about working in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment of a multinational company?

We are looking for a talent with a positive hands-on and can-do attitude who can think "out of the box”.

Apply for this exciting position in Zurich’s Financial Risk Governance team within Group Risk Management and support our Next Generation Talent Strategy!

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. We want you to share your unique perspective, experience, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.

You will be working on market and credit risk topics, analyse financial data, implement system changes in close collaboration with team members in a truly international environment. You foster positive working relationships with peers as well as with colleagues at all organizational levels.

This role offers high learning potential as you will have the opportunity to interact with senior experts on a variety of financial risk topics while being empowered to bring a fresh perspective and present your own ideas.

What you will do

• Enhance market and credit risk management capabilities to generate superior insights (incl. implementation in Power BI).
• Support the team in market and credit risk reviews.
• Run and maintain regular reports in the derivatives’ area, support in ad-hoc queries and enhancements.
• Contribute to the enhancement of risk monitoring tools and methodologies.
• Support the credit risk data quality framework: in ensuring data controls function appropriately and data is managed across functions including investment management, credit insurance, reinsurance, treasury.
• Daily support Zurich's global counterparty risk management activities.
• Improve and maintain Zurich’s global credit risk database.

What you bring

• Enrolled in a university in a master degree program or about to complete a bachelor degree (for the whole durationof the position), preferably in economics, quantitative finance, data sciences or related fields.
• Passion for economics and investments. Solid understanding of financial products and financial statements.
• Solid experience with large datasets and market data. Ability to translate business needs to IT requirements and to present output in a structured way.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel. Experience with Bloomberg, Power BI, Databricks, R or other programming languages is a distinct advantage.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail with a hands-on attitude.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English speaker (written and spoken), other languages would be of advantage.
• Based in Switzerland.

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. 

We look forward to receiving your online application today!

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 
• Recruiter name: Magdalena Klimczyk