Job Summary

Our successful and long-standing investment team, based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, is seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst whose focus will be asset-liability management, derivative analysis, and performance measurement. The ideal candidate would have a strong mathematical background, a keen interest in investment management, and 1-2 years of relevant work or post-graduate experience.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognize that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about this.

Your Role

The main responsibilities of the role will include but will not be limited to:

Performance measurement, analysis, and reporting across a variety of asset portfolios.
Quantitative analysis of asset-liability management portfolios.
Monitoring and analysis of active hedging strategies incorporating a variety of asset types including exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives.
Proactive collaboration with other teams across the organisation.

Your Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate’s skills and qualifications will include:

Strong mathematical background and analytical focus, as evidenced by relevant experience and/or an undergraduate / postgraduate qualification with a clear mathematical focus (e.g. financial / actuarial / quantitative sciences / engineering).
Advanced capabilities with common software applications, including Microsoft Office, with an aptitude for leveraging these and other tools to deliver solutions.
High propensity to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

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

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 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 a competitive compensation package 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 are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.