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Head of Risk Group Reinsurance(m/w/x)
Leading risk professionals at a global insurer, embedding ERM framework and regulatory requirements. 15+ years insurance industry experience, preferably underwriting, required. On-the-job development, fitness facilities, healthy food options.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years' insurance industry experience, preferably underwriting
- Knowledge of reinsurance or pricing is an added advantage
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience with control functions (Risk, Compliance, Audit)
- Good knowledge of operational systems and processes
- Good knowledge of insurance regulation (FINMA, Insurance Act)
- Ability to work with senior leaders
- Experience working with regulators or board members preferred
- Outstanding communication skills
- Outstanding influencing skills
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Operational excellence
- Resilience in complex environments
- Service-oriented approach
- Collaborative approach
- Ability to think holistically
- Fluent oral and written English
- Strong oral and written German preferred
Tasks
- Lead and inspire a team of risk professionals
- Foster a culture of expertise and constructive challenge
- Promote risk awareness and prudent risk-taking
- Embed the ERM framework and regulatory requirements
- Deliver timely and actionable risk analyses
- Produce the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)
- Support and monitor risk management framework implementation
- Ensure business processes align with Group standards
- Oversee effective execution of mitigation plans
- Act as local model governance responsible
- Ensure alignment with Zurich’s model risk framework
- Provide transparent risk reporting and insights
- Report to management and technical committees
- Chair the ZRe Risk Control Committee (RCC)
- Report to the ZRe Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Board
- Facilitate alignment with Compliance, Audit, Legal, Treasury, and Capital Management
- Support risk talent growth and development
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Healthy food options
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness facilities
Modern Office
- Collaborative spaces
Learning & Development
- Learning resources
- On-the-job development
Mentorship & Coaching
- Continuous empowerment and support
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Leading risk professionals at a global insurer, embedding ERM framework and regulatory requirements. 15+ years insurance industry experience, preferably underwriting, required. On-the-job development, fitness facilities, healthy food options.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years' insurance industry experience, preferably underwriting
- Knowledge of reinsurance or pricing is an added advantage
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience with control functions (Risk, Compliance, Audit)
- Good knowledge of operational systems and processes
- Good knowledge of insurance regulation (FINMA, Insurance Act)
- Ability to work with senior leaders
- Experience working with regulators or board members preferred
- Outstanding communication skills
- Outstanding influencing skills
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Operational excellence
- Resilience in complex environments
- Service-oriented approach
- Collaborative approach
- Ability to think holistically
- Fluent oral and written English
- Strong oral and written German preferred
Tasks
- Lead and inspire a team of risk professionals
- Foster a culture of expertise and constructive challenge
- Promote risk awareness and prudent risk-taking
- Embed the ERM framework and regulatory requirements
- Deliver timely and actionable risk analyses
- Produce the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)
- Support and monitor risk management framework implementation
- Ensure business processes align with Group standards
- Oversee effective execution of mitigation plans
- Act as local model governance responsible
- Ensure alignment with Zurich’s model risk framework
- Provide transparent risk reporting and insights
- Report to management and technical committees
- Chair the ZRe Risk Control Committee (RCC)
- Report to the ZRe Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Board
- Facilitate alignment with Compliance, Audit, Legal, Treasury, and Capital Management
- Support risk talent growth and development
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Healthy food options
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness facilities
Modern Office
- Collaborative spaces
Learning & Development
- Learning resources
- On-the-job development
Mentorship & Coaching
- Continuous empowerment and support
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About the Company
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Industry
Insurance
Description
Das Unternehmen hilft Kunden in 210 Ländern, ihre Risiken besser zu verstehen und sich zu schützen.
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