Job opportunity

Senior Manager Life Insurance - Actuarial Services, Audit & Assurance (22037)

Deloitte AG Zürich September 1, 2026

Location: Zurich

Work Pattern Percentage: 80% - 100%

Help our clients successfully manage global challenges.

Our Actuarial team provides a comprehensive range of support in life, non-life, health insurance, reinsurance, and pension funds. We consistently collaborate with teams in Audit & Assurance, as well as other service lines, including Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation, on large-scale projects. In this role, you will be integrated into an experienced project team from the outset, with responsibilities to lead projects or workstreams and deliver reliable solutions.

How You Can Make an Impact

  • Develop and coach the actuarial team for life insurance.
  • Lead business development activities for the actuarial team in life and health insurance.
  • Deliver projects collaboratively with other actuaries or within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Take responsibility for workstreams or projects.

What to Expect

  • Directly lead a variety of client projects, such as actuarial transformation projects, M&A transactions, audits, or valuations.
  • Manage the lifecycle of projects from proposals through delivery to invoicing.
  • Business development: identify business ideas and opportunities, generating new business with both internal and external clients.
  • Participate and lead thought leadership initiatives.
  • Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and training to performance reviews and promotions.

Who We Are Looking For

  • You possess a University degree (ETH or University) in actuarial science, mathematics, physics, economics, or a similar quantitative field.
  • You are a qualified actuary “Actuary SAA” or equivalent.
  • You have experience in an actuarial position, preferably in Consulting within the Swiss market.
  • You demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills, a strong willingness to learn, and a passion for collaboration across diverse fields.
  • You communicate confidently in German and English with stakeholders at varying levels – German/Swiss German is essential.
  • You have proven experience in business development.
  • You show a keen affinity for technology, including actuarial modeling tools, AI platforms, and data platforms.

Your Team

Join a diverse, multinational, and highly motivated team in our Zurich office. As a new member, you'll enter a multicultural, team-oriented environment with flat hierarchies. We support your professional and personal growth through training, mentoring programs, and on-the-job learning, while also facilitating connections with colleagues across all business lines.

Careers at Deloitte. Choose Your Impact.

At Deloitte, your ideas spark meaningful change for our clients, our people, and society. Your unique expertise and background help us navigate complex challenges, shaping brighter futures for those we serve. Build a career that inspires and energizes you at Deloitte, where you can truly choose your impact.

In Switzerland, we offer industry-specific services in Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With nearly 3,000 employees in six locations, we cater to organizations of all sizes across various sectors. Enjoy meaningful work in an inclusive and supportive environment where you can thrive and continuously grow. Experience flexible and hybrid working conditions, as well as wellbeing and parental programs, complemented by numerous opportunities for connection and learning.

Join us and become a part of a global network of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference, whether by tackling climate change or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to learn more about opportunities at Deloitte? Visit www.deloitte.com/ch/careers.

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We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, as per applicable laws. Research indicates that women may be less likely to apply unless they meet all criteria; don't hold yourself back – apply today!

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Deloitte Consulting AG and Deloitte AG are affiliates of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”).

Work locationZürich, Switzerland

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