Credit Risk Operations, Data and Reporting Specialist

In this hands‑on role you will be responsible for an important part of the Group’s Credit Management Operations, Data, Controls and Reporting activities. Your focus will be to provide high-quality reporting and analysis while ensuring data quality and integrity. Group-wide risk aggregation systems accumulate data and business rules enable proper classifications and exposure treatment. Your analytical abilities help to evolve our credit risk data, systems and processes.

You are passionate about providing value in a risk management context and learning about credit risk management. You continuously strive to improve, automate, and challenge the status quo. As part of the Financial Risk Governance team you will work closely with credit specialists, system developers and stakeholders across the Zurich Group to ensure requirements are executed in line with Group Risk Management’s mandate.

We will count on you to interact with many key teams across the organization. You will work with highly qualified and motivated people in a diverse team.

• Develop, document and maintain standardised reporting including Power
  
  BI solutions for credit exposures such as investment risk, reinsurance credit risk, credit underwriting and derivatives activities.
• Maintain and develop governance requirements, policy and minimum risk management standards as they relate to data quality.
• Prepare Group Risk Management reporting in collaboration with risk managers for Management, Board, the Zurich annual review reporting as it relates to Credit Risk, regulators and rating agencies.
• Ensure policy adherence and ERM processes controls are implemented and evidenced as it relates to the team’s responsibilities.
• Respond to ad‑hoc reporting queries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify data quality issues and propose solutions and business cases to address them.
• Drive ongoing efficiency, process and system improvements, including automation of controls and system workflows in close collaboration with risk managers.

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in Business, Finance or Computer Science.
• 3‑5+ years’ relevant experience in data analysis, reporting and possibly with exposure to risk control, risk or finance reporting.
• Strong analytical ability with advanced application of Excel, Power
  
  BI or similar reporting systems, data bricks, and programming skills (e.g., R is beneficial).
• Prior knowledge of insurance or banking would be advantageous.
• Financial data literacy would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.
• Innovative problem‑solver with the ability to design, implement and automate effective change.

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well‑being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues. You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity.

Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple. Grow with us through access to learning resources, on‑the‑job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.

Zurich is a leading multi‑line insurer, serving over 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with around 63,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well‑being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

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

• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working:
  No
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Recruiter name:
  Natalia Dzieglo