Senior Credit Risk Specialist 80%-100%

In this role you will be responsible for an important part of the Group’s Credit Risk Management and Oversight activities. Your focus will be on Credit Risk as it relates to investments across asset classes and contribute to the Group’s broader credit methodology and policy developments.

As part of the Financial Risk Governance team, you will work closely with business stakeholders and provide independent oversight on Credit Risk in line with Group Risk Management’s mandate. You continuously strive to add value via meaningful risk insights and challenge status quo.

You are passionate about financial markets and the credit risk of traditional, structured and alternative assets. Your strong Credit Risk background allows you to independently analyse, advise and provide recommendations on Credit risks. Experience in making material credit decisions allows you to approve within a delegated authority. Your analytical abilities help to evolve our credit risk frameworks, systems and processes. We will count on you to interact with many key teams, senior management and supervisory authorities. You will work with highly qualified and motivated people in a diverse team.

What you will do

• Partnering and advising business stakeholders and the broader risk team to promote a strong risk culture including effective credit assessment, approval, monitoring, and reporting practices

• Overseeing Credit Risk portfolio quality and governance Investments

• Maintaining and developing of policy and minimum risk management standards

• Preparing Group Risk Management contributions for Management, Executive Risk Committees and the Risk Committee of the Board

• Evolving and collaborating on group-wide credit risk management methodologies and review of internal rating approaches

• Providing risk insights to management via deep dives and Quarterly Risk Reporting

• Ensuring policy adherence and ERM processes are implemented as it relates to the team’s responsibilities

• Driving ongoing efficiency, process, and system improvements, including automation of controls and system workflows in close collaboration with our Credit Support and Development teams

What you bring

• Master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or related field

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in Credit Risk, Investments, Reinsurance, Captives or related area

• Strong Credit Risk analytical expertise and approval background

• Preferably experience in Reinsurance, Insurance, Captives credit risk

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English

• CFA, FRM or similar qualifications would be beneficial

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus , our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet .

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham