Job Description

Are you fascinated by reserving and the way reinsurance shapes decision-making? Are you an experienced actuary searching for an exciting new challenge? Join our dynamic Reinsurance Reserving team at Group Reinsurance Zurich, where you'll work in a collaborative environment and make a real impact with high visibility across the organization.
As a Senior Actuary in our Group Reinsurance Reserving team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering actuarial reserving analyses and reports that support both legal and management perspectives. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, including Group Actuarial, and contribute to Group Re's reserving outlook and performance insights.
If you are curious, results-driven, and eager to join a highly motivated team that values accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement, this could be your next professional challenge.
Find out why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 5" companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as Senior Actuary Reinsurance Reserving.
What you will do

• You deliver quarterly reserving analyses and projections across key portfolios and reporting perspectives.
• You provide expert reserving insights for Pre-Close and Final Close reporting to senior stakeholders.
• You lead or contribute to IFRS 17 reserving calculations and planning activities.
• You collaborate cross-functionally within Group Reinsurance and with Group Actuarial to ensure seamless reporting and clear communication of results.
• You enhance and automate reporting processes, ensuring compliance with Zurich's actuarial policies and regulatory standards.

What you bring

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years actuarial experience, ideally with reserving or reinsurance exposure
• Full actuarial qualification, or active pursuit of one
• Proficiency in programming with SQL, VBA, R, and PowerBI; experience in reserving application development and design is a plus
• Structured, independent working style with strong communication skills and fluency in English

Your contact
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy (bernd.makasy@zurich.ch)
Additional Information
Full time and part time: 80 - 100%
Work location:
Hybrid work: up to 40% possible
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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? 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.