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*Investment Analysts

Employer
Zurich Insurance Group
Location
New York, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 30, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
ZNA Services (New York, NY) seeks Investment Analysts to work within delegated authorities on specific assignments and coordination to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns through expert investment risk management, optimal portfolio construction, and efficient execution of Zurich's US and Canadian insurance investment portfolios. Specific duties include: support Regional Investment Management team in preparation for ALMICs and other Investment reporting (25%); help monitor that investment decisions are implemented in a timely manner and documented properly, whilst taking into consideration any local regulatory, Zurich Risk Policy and other constraints (15%); support local BUs on the investment income and expense planning process (10%); support ad-hoc analysis of investment opportunities, investment manager selection, and business unit actions (25%); review the portfolio mandates (IMAs) and investment guidelines applying to internal and external asset managers to ensure effective implementation of SAA decisions (10%); and review and monitor performance of portfolios and mandate with asset managers (15%). Option to work remotely. Two positions are available.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field of study, plus 5 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Senior Investment Intern, R&D Indices Intern, Accounting and Operation Intern, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Management Associate, or similar experience in finance or investment. In the alternative, will accept a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Engineering, or a closely related field of study, plus 1 year of experience in the job offered, or as a Senior Investment Intern, R&D Indices Intern, Accounting and Operation Intern, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Management Associate, or similar experience in finance or investment. Specific experience must include: working in an asset management company or investment department of an insurance company reporting to a portfolio manager, financial analyst, economist, investment strategist, or risk manager; applying quantitative, analytical, and statistical skills to make informed investment decisions and achieve superior risk-adjusted returns; working with capital markets, public and private markets asset classes, risk factors, and the institutional investment value chain; using verbal and written communication skills to demonstrate financial results; working with Excel, including Excel Macro VBA, pivot tables, charts, data validation, and what-if / scenario analyses; working with PowerPoint, including ThinkCell, Azure, and Power BI; working with Bloomberg; and programming in Python and R. Option to work remotely. Two positions are available. Salary: $173,555/yr.

Full-time position. Apply by submitting resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 114005.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - New York
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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