Senior Actuary Reinsurance Reserving (m/f/d)

Zurich - July 15, 2025

Join Our Team as a Senior Actuary in Reinsurance Reserving

Are you intrigued by reserving and the impact of reinsurance on decision-making? Are you an experienced actuary seeking an exciting new challenge? Join our dynamic Reinsurance Reserving team at Group Reinsurance Zurich, where you'll work in a collaborative environment and make a significant impact with high visibility across the organization.

In the role of Senior Actuary, you will be instrumental in delivering actuarial reserving analyses and reports that cater to both legal and management perspectives. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, including Group Actuarial, and contribute valuable insights into Group reserving outlook and performance.

If you are curious, results-driven, and ready to join a highly motivated team that prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement, this could be your next professional challenge.

What You Will Do

  • Deliver quarterly reserving analyses and projections across key portfolios and various reporting perspectives.
  • Provide expert reserving insights for Pre-Close and Final Close reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Lead or contribute to IFRS 17 reserving calculations and planning activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally within Group Reinsurance and with Group Actuarial to ensure seamless reporting and clear communication of results.
  • Enhance and automate reporting processes, ensuring compliance with Zurich's actuarial policies and regulatory standards.

What You Bring

  • A degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, ideally with reserving or reinsurance exposure.
  • Full actuarial qualification or active pursuit of one.
  • Proficiency in programming with SQL, VBA, R, and PowerBI; experience in reserving application development and design is a plus.
  • A structured, independent working style with strong communication skills and fluency in English.

Apply Online

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Your Contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy (bernd.makasy@zurich.ch)

Additional Information

  • Full time and part time: 80 - 100%
  • Work location: Zurich, Mythenquai
  • Hybrid work: up to 40% possible

Who We Are

Zurich is a reputable brand, trusted by more than 1.4 million Swiss customers who rely on our products and services. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the foundation of our success, assisting our customers across 210 countries and territories to understand and mitigate risk. To deliver exceptional services, we offer our employees flexible working models and opportunities for further training and development. As a Zurich employee, you will benefit from various advantages and a robust culture characterized by acceptance, diversity, and teamwork.

At Zurich, we cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence, and help our employees reach their full potential. We advocate for what is right and promote equitable opportunities for our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ+ identity, race, ethnicity, or beliefs. Our talent acquisition and hiring processes reflect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this vibrant culture.

Find out why Zurich has been successful for over 150 years. Become part of it and apply today!

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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