Head of Corporate Life & Pensions (Male/Female)

Join the Zurich Group: Head of Corporate Life & Pensions

Zurich Group is proud to establish a new Global Life, Health, and Bank Distribution Unit, aimed at better serving our customers’ evolving needs for protection, savings, retirement, and health. This innovative unit will concentrate on enhancing capabilities, delivering timely product innovations, leveraging customer data, and creating new distribution partnerships. It’s a unique opportunity to become a part of Zurich as we shape the future of our global life and pensions business, driving impactful change and creating brighter outcomes for customers around the world.

Your Role

We are searching for a visionary leader to oversee our Corporate Life & Pensions business on a global scale. Reporting directly to the CEO of Life Protection, you will hold full accountability for end-to-end P&L and balance sheet performance across key business areas while also being responsible for driving growth within our domestic businesses worldwide. This role focuses on delivering profitable, sustainable growth through innovative customer propositions and excellence in distribution management.

What You Will Do

• Manage full end-to-end P&L and balance sheet accountability for key businesses in Zurich’s global portfolio with the objective to drive profitable, sustainable growth through customer propositions and distribution management.
• Oversee the ZGEBS – one of the top three Global Employee Benefits businesses.
• Lead the International Markets business headquartered in the Isle of Man, maintaining leading positions in key markets.
• Direct Zurich Eurolife (Luxembourg), a leading provider of Employee Benefits solutions in Germany.
• Drive profitable growth across Zurich’s wider CLP business globally while collaborating with local business units.
• Develop and deploy global propositions, solutions, and tools in conjunction with local markets.
• Manage and nurture global relationships with strategic partner Employee Benefits Consultants and Brokers to facilitate positive customer outcomes and growth.
• Oversee relationships with global strategic customers, working closely with Zurich’s Commercial Insurance team.
• Promote thought leadership in Employee Benefits to solidify Zurich’s position as a global leader in this field.
• Enhance skills and capabilities in Employee Benefits for Zurich worldwide.

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, strategies, and policies for achieving sustainable profitability and growth at both country and segment levels.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the capability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application 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 others. We value face-to-face interactions that foster collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and drive our success. Enjoy the flexibility of working up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to manage personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we encourage creative thinking and challenge the status quo. We adopt an optimistic mindset by focusing on the positives and continuously asking, "What can go right?" We are an equal opportunity employer and appreciate the uniqueness of each employee, which makes our team exceptional. Join us as we explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location(s)

CH - Zürich, UK - London

Remote working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal