Senior Data Analyst (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits package  

Location: We’re flexible! Our team is based across the UK. We know the importance of hybrid working so you’ll have the ability to work from one of our offices and from home. 
 
Closing date for applications:  14th July 2024
 

The opportunity 

 
Have you ever wondered how insurers mitigate the risk of catastrophic events? Do you have a curious and analytical mindset? Do you want to lead and build a key part of Zurich’s future? If you’re passionate about improving processes and driving data-lead insights and decision making, we would love to hear from you! 
 
In this newly created role, you’ll join our Exposure Management team within Central Underwriting as the Senior Data Analyst. You’ll directly support the Head of Exposure Management to shape and deliver the data-driven insight strategy to enable Zurich to understand and manage its accumulation and catastrophe risk exposures across its entire UK Property & Casualty business. 
 
While a background in insurance would be advantageous don’t worry if you don’t have experience of the insurance industry, if you have the key skills, a positive mindset and are motivated we can teach you on the job! 
 
You’ll proactively work with UK and Group stakeholders to significantly enhance existing exposure management processes and create a step change in the monitoring and reporting of UK exposures. You’ll also be responsible for deploying statistical techniques to identify and predict trends in current and future portfolio exposures across all lines of business. 
 
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. 

 
What will you be doing? 
  

• Define, create and deliver reports and visualizations to enhance exposure management practice and communicate insights and findings to stakeholders 

• Use predictive analytical techniques to identify and predict exposure and accumulation trends in the UK’s current and future portfolio mix 

• Seek out opportunities to enhance the quality of data and insight while incorporating automation and efficiency within the team. 

• Establish, maintain, and grow strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners to drive ongoing improvements to exposure management and the wider business 

• Lead, mentor and coach other members of the team to build the analytical capability in the team 

What are we looking for? 
 

We're looking for someone with a background in data and analytics who can work with multiple stakeholders across different departments with strong communication and influencing skills. 
 
You will also need to demonstrate: 
 
Essential 
  

• Experience in a data analytics role 

• Ability to interrogate, manipulate and manage large data sets 

• Experience with SQL 

• Experience with R or Python 

• Experience of both data preparation and data visualisation 

• Strong analytical and logical mindset 

• Insight production and storytelling 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• High degree of flexibility with ability to work within deadlines and manage priorities 

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint 
    

Desirable 
  

• Knowledge of Property & Casualty underwriting 

• Knowledge of Exposure management processes 

• Experience using PowerBI or Qlik desirable 

• Ability to coach and develop others 

• Experience in challenging and influencing others 

Who we are: 

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. 

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. 

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. 

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. 

Our Culture: 

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. 

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. 

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid