Junior Reserving Actuarial Analyst – Centre of Excellence 80 – 100 %

Join our dynamic Reserving team for Commercial Insurance within the Non-Life Actuarial Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Zurich. The CoE is responsible for reserving the General Insurance business across various European countries and the Commercial Insurance business in Europe.

Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the “Top 10” companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Junior Reserving Actuarial Analyst. 

What you will do

• You prepare and perform actuarial analyses including loss projections, technical reserves calculation for gross and reinsurance layers, and cash flow projections
• You develop and automate the reserving and financial reporting processes within the actuarial CoE. You design innovative solutions and collaborate with other actuaries and IT functions in the group. You ensure the appropriate execution and transition of new processes into business as usual
• You ensure that processes and standards are consistent with Zurich’s internal actuarial policies and guidance, and existing regulations
• You coordinate with Finance and Accounting to ensure the adequacy of the balance sheet and profit and loss statements
• Provide insights into underlying performance and business implications to Finance, other business functions, and Reserving Actuaries.You perform deep-dive reserving analyses on specific portfolios

What you bring

• University degree in mathematics, physics, actuarial sciences, statistics or a related field
• Initial experience with reserving methods is an advantage
• Willingness to pursue actuarial qualification or partly qualified actuary (per local society)
• Strong data management and programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA, R) are highly advantageous
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Team player with enthusiasm, curiosity, and positive attitude
• Fluency in English; German and French skills are an advantage

Your contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy (044 628 42 14)

Additional Information

Full time and part time: 80-100%

Work location: Zurich, Oerlikon

Hybrid work: flexible

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We look forward to receiving your online application – even without a cover letter.

You are welcome to convince us of your motivation in a personal meeting.

Who we are

Zurich is a strong brand – more than 1.4 million Swiss customers place their trust in our products and services. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Our talent acquisition and hiring processes respect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this culture.

Why has Zurich been successful for over 150 years? See for yourself here and become part of it.
 

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding.