Senior Pricing Actuary - Retail Pricing Excellence, 80-100%

What you will do

• You will report to the RPE lead and be part of the retail pricing transformation hub team and support the introduction of Retail Pricing Excellence globally

• This includes the implementation of a state-of-the-art retail pricing system to enhance market competitiveness and improve our profitability, customer retention, and product density

• You will work on improving existing pricing processes and establishing new pricing processes based on modern infrastructure such as Data Lake and a flexible rating engine

• Focus mostly on physical distribution channels (agents & brokers, partially partnerships)

• The implementation follows a predefined Pricing Excellence Framework, granting you broad discretion – initially for the private customer segments Motor & Non-Motor, subsequently for SME in a second phase

• A small transformation team consisting of pricing actuaries & data scientists will support you in the implementation. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to coach and support junior colleagues

• The implementation will be in collaboration with the existing local BU pricing teams and regional pricing hubs. Part of the program is also to empower these teams to execute the new methods

• You will work closely with underwriting, product development & business development

• You will lead specific Research & Development topics related to RPE which aim to create “off-the-shelf” solutions which BUs can adapt to their local markets

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related fields

• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary with a globally recognized actuarial association

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail pricing within non-life insurance

• Good overview of state-of-the-art pricing methods in retail

• Proficiency in using WTW pricing software (Emblem, Radar, Radar Live)

• Proficiency in using databricks and Python

• Highly organized, result-oriented, and capable of working and leading on multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in project management and ideally experience in leading pricing implementation projects

• Ability to convey complex issues to non-experts and maintain direction despite resistance

• Strong interpersonal skills & customer service abilities with excellent communication skills (German & English, both written and spoken, fluency in additional languages is desirable)

• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to manage various stakeholders within the company

• Willingness to travel is required to support the international business units also partly locally on-site.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.
 

Information for recruitment agencies

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. 
 

Why 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 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: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time or Part Time
• Recruiter name: Christopher Parkinson