Job Description

Join our dynamic and dedicated Reserving team for Commercial Insurance within the Non-Life Actuarial Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Zurich. The CoE plays a crucial role in reserving the General Insurance business across multiple European countries as well as the Commercial Insurance business in Europe.


We are looking a reliable and solution-oriented professional who is passionate about leveraging analytical skills to drive impactful decisions and contribute to our team's success. If you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.


If you are a dependable and solution-focused professional with a strong passion for leveraging your analytical skills to drive meaningful decisions and foster team development, we would love to hear from you.


Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 5" companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Junior Reserving Actuarial Analyst.

What you will do

You prepare and conduct actuarial analyses, including loss projections and technical reserves calculations under IFRS17 for both gross and reinsurance layers within Commercial Insurance. You ensure smooth collaboration within the Actuarial CoE and interact closely with stakeholders from other functions. You coordinate with Finance and Accounting to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of balance sheet and profit and loss statements. You provide insights on performance and business implications to Finance, business functions, and Reserving Actuaries, and conduct in-depth reserving analyses on specific portfolios. You participate in the automation and continuous improvement of reserving and financial reporting processes within the Actuarial CoE.

What you bring

University degree in mathematics, actuarial sciences, or a related field and willingness to pursue an actuarial qualification Initial experience with reserving methods is an advantage Strong data management and programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA, R) are a plus Team player mindset with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a positive attitude Fluency in German and English, other languages are an advantage

Your contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy (+41 44 628 42 14)

Additional Information

Full time and part time: 80-100%

Work location: Zurich, Oerlikon
Hybrid work: up to 40%

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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.

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.