Head of Corporate Life & Pensions / Head of Corporate Life & Pensions

Join the Zurich Group

Zurich Group is establishing a new Global Life, Health, and Bank Distribution Unit to better serve our customers’ evolving needs for protection, savings, retirement, and health. This new unit will focus on building capabilities, delivering timely product innovation, harnessing the value of customer data, and forging new distribution partnerships. It’s a unique opportunity to join Zurich as we shape the future of our global life and pensions business—driving impactful change and creating brighter outcomes for customers worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Corporate Life & Pensions business globally. Reporting to the CEO of Life Protection, you will be accountable for end-to-end P&L and balance sheet performance across key business areas, as well as a broader responsibility to drive growth with our domestic businesses globally. The focus will be on delivering profitable, sustainable growth through innovative customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.

What You Will Do

• Full end-to-end P&L and balance sheet accountability for key businesses in Zurich’s global portfolio with the objective of driving profitable, sustainable growth through leading customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.
• ZGEBS – top 3 Global Employee Benefits business.
• International Markets business written out of the Isle of Man with leading positions in key markets.
• Zurich Eurolife (Luxembourg), a leading provider of Employee Benefits solutions in Germany.
• Drive profitable growth across Zurich’s wider CLP business globally while working with local business units.
• Develop and deploy global propositions, solutions, and tools into local markets in collaboration with local businesses.
• Manage and nurture global relationships with strategic partner Employee Benefits Consultants and Brokers to drive positive customer outcomes and growth.
• Oversee relationships with global strategic relationship customers, working closely with Zurich’s Commercial Insurance team.
• Drive thought leadership in Employee Benefits to enhance Zurich’s position as a global leader in this field.
• Develop enhanced skills and capabilities in Employee Benefits for Zurich globally.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in the Life Insurance sector, specifically in Employee Benefits.
• Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and managing significant P&L responsibilities.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across a global organization.
• Experience in setting long-term plans, strategy, and policy to achieve sustainable profitability and growth at both country and segment levels.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Additional Information

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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.

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 recognizes that each employee is unique—that’s what makes our team so great! Join us as we continually explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location

Locations: CH - Zürich, UK - London
Remote working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal