Job Detail

 

In this role you will manage the roll-out and operations of our risk and control frameworks to support effective risk management across the Group. This includes operating risk assessment and certification processes, driving continuous improvements and alignment between frameworks, and supporting all in-scope entities globally with operations and maintenance.

   

Your role

 

As a Senior Risk & Control Frameworks Specialist your main responsibilities will involve:

• Support execution of Group-wide control frameworks for financial reporting (ICFR) and economic capital and solvency in line with the assurance level defined by Group Executive Management and the Board


• Oversee operations including risk assessment, management self-assessment, issue management and testing activities


• Design and implement advanced reporting solutions in collaboration with our information solutions team to support oversight and operations


• Support the monitoring of issues identified by the framework or elsewhere for potential impact on capital and solvency numbers at Group level


• Orchestrate the country interaction to ensure the entities are kept up to date of the latest developments


• Prepare and present training materials in support of implementation and operations of all risk and control frameworks

 

Your Skills and Experience

 

As a Senior Risk & Control Frameworks Specialist your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• A degree in business or related subject is required


• Professional qualifications and/or significant experience in accountancy, finance or audit as well as certifications such as CPA, FRM, CFA, ACA, or IIA, would be a distinct advantage


• At least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry in risk management (preferably operational risk) and/or internal controls – in-house or as external consultant – is a pre-requisite


• Good understanding of regulatory environments and control frameworks and be up to date of the latest developments


• Experience with the rollout and maintenance of risk and controls frameworks would be a distinct advantage


• Ability to resolve conflicts, work with diverse cultures collaboratively, manage stakeholder sensitivities


• Persistent, resilient and seeking self-development


• Fluent written and spoken English skills


• Additional company languages (German or Spanish) would be a distinct Advantage 

Additional Information

 

Primary work location is Zürich. The travel requirement is up to 10%.

 

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

 

You can find additional information about Zurich as an employer and about the candidate journey on our career site.

 

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Who we are

 

Zurich is a strong brand - more than 1.4 million Swiss customers place their trust in our products and services.  Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

 

At Zurich, we foster 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 value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.  Our talent acquisition and hiring processes respect this commitment daily. Join Zurich and be part of this culture.

 

Information for recruitment agencies

 

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal.

 

We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding.