Investment Analyst

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a trustworthy organisation that empowers wellbeing and is accelerating digital transformation sound like to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortunes ‘Worlds Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry - is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

This exciting adventure will drive positive impact towards our vision to be Australia’s leading digital insurer. So, if you want to be part of a values led global organisation, where real growth and transformation is happening, along with our track record of making a real difference of continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet…read on!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

Its important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we dont just cover, we care.

A great opportunity exists to join Zurich’s Investment Management team as an Investment Analyst and play an integral role in managing approximately A$8 billion in assets across our Australian Life and General Insurance balance sheet assets. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (ZFSA), this position sits at the heart of our balance sheet investment function.

You’ll support the execution of strategic asset allocation and investment management across fixed income, equities, private debt, and property, while contributing to investment strategy, risk management, and sustainable income outcomes. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll assist with external manager selection and oversight, performance monitoring, and mandate compliance.

This is a broad, analytical role offering exposure to portfolio analysis, capital deployment, forecasting, Net Investment Income (NII) reporting, and the preparation of Investment Committee and regulatory materials. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their investment capability within a global organisation driving meaningful transformation.

Important to your success - Unlock your potential

• Tertiary qualifications Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Actuarial Studies, or another relevant discipline.
• Progress toward a CFA designation is desirable (or CA/CPA/FIAA). Candidates should be willing to enrol in the CFA program if not already commenced.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a relevant role within banking, insurance, or asset management (financial services industry).
• Strong experience supporting investment decision‑making through analysis and forecasting.
• Proven capability in preparing or contributing to Investment Committee papers and regulatory reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex details.
• Strong technical capabilities, including financial modelling, analysis, and reporting.
  
  

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing), plus access to Family Care (parental leave)
• Hybrid working arrangement - office 3 days and WFH 2 days p/w standard for FT employees
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus an AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal
• Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs. As our strength is our people and we value your individuality
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role
• Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day
• We plant a tree for every new employee
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive workplace; Gold AWEI employer, Pride in diversity… to name a few.
  
  

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, have work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!

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