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We are looking for a senior risk expert to join the APAC Risk Team as Head of Insurance and Financial Risk. This role will report to the Head of Risk, APAC and work closely with BU Country CROs, Finance and Insurance functions, carrying out 2nd line reviews of insurance and finance risk topics, and providing risk-based insights to senior stakeholders. The role has responsibility for governance, oversight and review of insurance and financial risk, and provides strategic and operational leadership, including the professional development of APAC risk management staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as an independent to P&C and Life insurance functions, providing ; this includes engaging in and providing independent challenge in insurance functions’ decision-making processes, as well as the review and challenge of governance, assurance activities and model validation (as required)
• Risk challenge and review
• Overseeing development, maintenance and embedding effective (inc. ZRP manual, ICIF) relating to insurance risk and financial risk including model risk as required
• Leading and delivering independent top-down (including specific targeted deep dive analyses & scenarios) including review of methodology and approaches, and producing reports and documentation
• analysis and assessment of insurance risks
• Leading, delivering and overseeing
• the annual plan risk assessment process
• Leading the analysis of the for the APAC BUs providing detailed insights into the key drivers of capital consumption
• Providing professional support and advice to BU CROs including and implications for the business
• Participating in by providing subject matter expertise or leading a project work stream

with the Group Risk Management team

• Communicating and engaging
• other professionals within Risk Management, providing input to or leading APAC training and people development initiatives
• Mentoring and developing
• Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Qualified actuary in a recognized actuarial body (P&C or Life Insurance)
• Strong P&C or Life Insurance background
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience
• Good experience with Risk Management Frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

• 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 highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step
• People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences