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Director - Structured Derivatives & Capital Markets(m/w/x)
Structuring, pricing, and managing derivatives lifecycle for a multi-line insurer. 10+ years in derivatives and capital markets required. Access to learning resources, fitness facilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mathematics, physics, quantitative finance, financial engineering, or economics
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in derivatives and capital markets
- Experience in investment areas beyond derivatives (e.g. fixed income, structured credit, or mortgage‑related investments) is a strong advantage
- Investment-driven background rather than risk control, sales, or business development focus
- Deep hands‑on experience designing and validating pricing models and risk analytics for OTC derivatives
- Strong capability in building investment decision and monitoring tools
- Proven ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into clear, decision‑ready outputs
- Demonstrated experience managing non‑cleared derivatives frameworks
- Track record of designing, improving, and governing end‑to‑end derivatives processes
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FINMA / equivalent)
- Ability to operate effectively at Director / senior expert level
- Proven strength in coordinating across multiple internal functions and external counterparties
- High standard of written documentation suitable for governance, audit, and regulatory review
Tasks
- Assist Head of Financial Engineering in managing team mandates
- Ensure effective resource utilization and adherence to strategic goals
- Implement derivatives programs end-to-end across local and regional levels
- Structure, price, execute, monitor, and manage derivatives lifecycle
- Design, enhance, and maintain derivatives pricing and analytics tools
- Ensure robustness, documentation, and calibration governance
- Develop market and risk monitoring dashboards
- Provide timely insights on rates, credit spreads, volatility, equity factors, and counterparty risk
- Coordinate non-cleared derivatives value chain
- Align Legal, Middle Office, Treasury Operations, Risk, Custodian, and external counterparties
- Oversee initial and variation margin frameworks
- Ensure appropriate collateral standards and operational alignment
- Lead discussions on initial margin frameworks, clearing choices, custodial arrangements, and regulatory thresholds
- Contribute to governance and analytical oversight of complex asset classes
- Support informed investment and risk decisions for CLOs, asset-backed investments, and mortgage programs
- Strengthen analytics, reporting, and benchmarking frameworks across asset classes
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Access to healthy food options
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness facilities
Modern Office
- Collaborative spaces
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Excellent public transportation links
Learning & Development
- Access to learning resources
- On-the-job development
Mentorship & Coaching
- Continuous empowerment and support
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Structuring, pricing, and managing derivatives lifecycle for a multi-line insurer. 10+ years in derivatives and capital markets required. Access to learning resources, fitness facilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mathematics, physics, quantitative finance, financial engineering, or economics
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in derivatives and capital markets
- Experience in investment areas beyond derivatives (e.g. fixed income, structured credit, or mortgage‑related investments) is a strong advantage
- Investment-driven background rather than risk control, sales, or business development focus
- Deep hands‑on experience designing and validating pricing models and risk analytics for OTC derivatives
- Strong capability in building investment decision and monitoring tools
- Proven ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into clear, decision‑ready outputs
- Demonstrated experience managing non‑cleared derivatives frameworks
- Track record of designing, improving, and governing end‑to‑end derivatives processes
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FINMA / equivalent)
- Ability to operate effectively at Director / senior expert level
- Proven strength in coordinating across multiple internal functions and external counterparties
- High standard of written documentation suitable for governance, audit, and regulatory review
Tasks
- Assist Head of Financial Engineering in managing team mandates
- Ensure effective resource utilization and adherence to strategic goals
- Implement derivatives programs end-to-end across local and regional levels
- Structure, price, execute, monitor, and manage derivatives lifecycle
- Design, enhance, and maintain derivatives pricing and analytics tools
- Ensure robustness, documentation, and calibration governance
- Develop market and risk monitoring dashboards
- Provide timely insights on rates, credit spreads, volatility, equity factors, and counterparty risk
- Coordinate non-cleared derivatives value chain
- Align Legal, Middle Office, Treasury Operations, Risk, Custodian, and external counterparties
- Oversee initial and variation margin frameworks
- Ensure appropriate collateral standards and operational alignment
- Lead discussions on initial margin frameworks, clearing choices, custodial arrangements, and regulatory thresholds
- Contribute to governance and analytical oversight of complex asset classes
- Support informed investment and risk decisions for CLOs, asset-backed investments, and mortgage programs
- Strengthen analytics, reporting, and benchmarking frameworks across asset classes
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Access to healthy food options
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness facilities
Modern Office
- Collaborative spaces
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Excellent public transportation links
Learning & Development
- Access to 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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