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

Zurich Group: Global Life, Health and Bank Distribution Unit

Zurich Group is excited to announce the establishment of our new Global Life, Health and Bank Distribution Unit, designed to better serve our customers’ evolving needs in protection, savings, retirement, and health. This innovative unit will focus on building robust capabilities, delivering timely product innovations, leveraging customer data, and forging strategic distribution partnerships. Join Zurich as we shape the future of our global life and pensions business, driving impactful change and crafting brighter outcomes for customers worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary leader to lead our Corporate Life & Pensions business on a global scale. Reporting directly to the CEO of Life Protection, you will take on full accountability for end-to-end P&L and balance sheet performance across key business areas. Additionally, you will drive growth through our domestic businesses worldwide, concentrating on delivering profitable, sustainable growth through innovative customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Full end-to-end P&L and balance sheet accountability for key businesses in Zurich’s global portfolio.
• Driving profitable, sustainable growth through leading customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.
• Oversight of ZGEBS, ranking as one of the top 3 global Employee Benefits businesses.
• Management of the International Markets business, operating from the Isle of Man with leading market positions.
• Leading Zurich Eurolife (Luxembourg), a premier provider of Employee Benefits solutions into Germany.
• Collaborating with local business units to develop and deploy global propositions, solutions, and tools into local markets.
• Nurturing global relationships with strategic partner Employee Benefits Consultants and Brokers to foster positive customer outcomes and growth.
• Overseeing relationships with global strategic clients, partnering closely with Zurich’s Commercial Insurance team.
• Driving thought leadership in Employee Benefits to reinforce Zurich’s position as a global leader in this sector.
• Enhancing skills and capabilities in Employee Benefits across Zurich globally.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

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

Additional Information

We invite you to 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 distinguish us from the rest. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that foster 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 embrace innovative thinking and challenge the status quo. Our optimistic approach focuses on the positives and continually asks, "What can go right?" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, recognizing that each employee is unique—this diversity is what makes our team exceptional. Join us as we explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location and Working Conditions

Location(s): CH - Zürich, UK - London

Remote working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal