Job opportunities at Zurich Ireland

Job Summary

A role has opened to join Zurich as a Corporate Investment Consultant, reporting to the Head of Investment Solutions. The team works with an investment focus within Zurich Life Assurance plc, based in our office in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Zurich Life administers over €40 billion of assets on behalf of policyholders, managed predominately by the in house active investment management team.

The role represents the opportunity to join one of Ireland’s most successful investment & fund providers, with an award-winning investment management team. The role will be to liaise with a top tier cohort of Defined Contribution pension schemes from an investment perspective, and to assist on new business development opportunities as they arise. The successful candidate will work across various business channels and alongside Zurich’s distribution partners. There will be regular and ongoing interaction with the investment management team, both front and back office. The role will feature internal training and mentoring from both a theoretical and practical perspective, with further educational support as appropriate.

This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

The role to which you are applying for is a “Controlled Function (CF)” within the meaning of the Central Bank Reform Act, 2010. 

Your Role

The responsibilities:

•    Assist in the production and enhancement of timely and high quality investment material, and both bespoke and standard periodic reports.
•    Support Zurich’s Customer Relationship Management and Distribution teams across various activities; including RFPs, thought leadership collateral, and investment orientated events
•    Build and maintain relationships with a core bank of corporate Defined Contribution employers, trustees, and consultants. 
•    Conduct market research and monitor prevailing investment trends in both the Irish and International Group DC market.
•    Disseminate Zurich’s views on asset allocation and macroeconomic developments in a regular, thought-provoking, and timely fashion. 
•    Play a leading role in ensuring all relevant regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations are adhered to. 

Your Skills and Experience

The Requirements:

•    Three years plus experience in a similar role, or a role with a relevant skill set
•    Demonstrable track record in client relationship management, with a clear investment focus. 
•    A strong academic background in a related field, accompanied with excellent proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 
•    Strong professional academic credentials (e.g. CFA, AIIPM, CFP etc)
•    A strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously as required
•    A willingness to stay up to date with fast moving investment market developments
•    An excellent attention to detail and superb communication and presentation skills
•    Quantitatively minded and comfortable with investment metrics and datasets
•    The ability to summarise and present key investment topics to an external audience
•    A deep interest in all things investment.   

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. 

 
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 of 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 – with our 53,000 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 our employees flexible working models 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 foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and customizing Salesforce solutions to meet the specific needs of our business. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, extensive experience in Salesforce development, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality solution.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of our business, leveraging advanced Salesforce skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions.

Your Role

Key Responsibilities:

Salesforce Development:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Implement and maintain integrations between Salesforce and other internal/external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.

Customization and Configuration:

• Customize and configure Salesforce applications to align with business processes and requirements.
• Develop and maintain custom objects, workflows, validation rules, process builder, and other declarative development features.

Technical Support and Maintenance:

• Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for existing Salesforce solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Salesforce applications and integrations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Documentation and Best Practices:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and release notes.
• Adhere to and promote best practices in Salesforce development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes.

Your Skills and Experience

Salesforce Expertise:

• Extensive experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce configuration, including custom objects, workflows, validation rules, and process builder.

Integration Experience:

• Proven experience with integrating Salesforce with other systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.
• Hands on experience of working with Mulesoft integration platform is required.
• Familiarity with data migration and ETL processes.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Project Management and Collaboration:

• Experience working in an agile development environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I and II certifications are highly desirable.
• Additional Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified App Builder) are a plus.

Additional Accountabilities:

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest Salesforce features, releases, and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the Salesforce platform.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure that Salesforce solutions are designed and implemented to meet the needs of our customers and enhance their experience.
   

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.

This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Job Summary

The Digital Architect in Zurich Life Ireland is a key role that will contribute to the digital transformation of Zurich Life Ireland. This position offers to shape and direct the organization's digital landscape, by leveraging advanced technical skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful digital solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive technical and functional skill set, capable of delivering high-quality solutions within a dynamic and fast-moving financial services environment.  These solutions will be focused on enabling our customers to interact with us through various digital channels in all aspects of our business processes and offerings.

This position requires a deep understanding of digital architecture, a strong technical background, and the ability to drive innovation and efficiency through technology.

Your Role

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership, Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Engage with business units to understand their needs and challenges and propose digital solutions that deliver value and drive efficiency.

Solution Design and Development 

• Design and implement scalable, robust, and secure digital solutions that enhance and streamline business processes. 
• Ensure alignment of digital solutions with overall enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Utilize modern technologies and frameworks to build solutions that support API-driven design, microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments.

Integration and Interoperability:

• Implement and manage integrations between new digital solutions and existing systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Leverage enterprise integration tools, middleware, and APIs to connect disparate systems and automate workflows.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Mentor and support team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure that all digital solutions meet security and compliance requirements, protecting sensitive data and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Implement security best practices and conduct regular security assessments.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user guides.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of digital initiatives to senior management.

Your Skills and Experience

Digital Architecture Expertise:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing digital architectures that support the digitization of business processes.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, including microservices, API-driven design, and cloud-native architectures.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in a range of technologies, including enterprise integration tools, middleware, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of messaging patterns, endpoint security, and data modeling.

Integration Experience:

• Experience in integrating new digital solutions with existing systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and integration tools such as Mulesoft.
• Familiarity with data migration and ETL processes.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into effective digital solutions.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Additional Accountabilities:

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in digital architecture and enterprise integration.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the digital landscape.

Customer Focus:

• Ensure that digital solutions are designed and implemented to meet the needs of our customers and enhance their experience.
   

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.

This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. 

We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. 

Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for an Platform Automation Engineer who will :

• Ensure availability, performance, and monitoring of services and products, managing change and capacity to support reliability and scalability

• Develop integration components, data models, and APIs to enhance interoperability and streamline functionality across systems.

• Contribute to project and product planning with a focus on reliability, performance, and reducing operational toil.
   

Your Role

As an Platform Automation Engineer your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Designs, codes, tests, and delivers software to automate manual operational tasks, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency

• Troubleshoots priority incidents and facilitates post-mortems, ensuring incidents are permanently resolved.

• Collaborates with Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and application development teams throughout the lifecycle, developing software for reliability and scale with minimal refactoring

• Analyses application and infrastructure patterns and data to support better Service Level Objectives (SLOs)

• Contributes to team delivery by working on complex tasks to a high standard, while actively learning and teaching new skills

• Balances operational work with engineering work for optimal team efficiency

• Participates in rotational support coverage as needed

• Coaches team members and leads teams as necessary

Monitoring/Observability Specialty

• Develops best-in-class monitoring frameworks for end-to-end flow monitoring and noiseless alerting, ensuring accurate and actionable telemetry

•  Creates automated solutions for software and product upgrades, change management, and release management, enhancing stability, speed, and reliability across services

Data Protection/Backup/Recovery Specialty

• Develops and implements resilient data protection solutions, focusing on automated backup and recovery to safeguard critical assets in cloud environments

• Builds advanced cloud-native mechanisms for data integrity and protection, including cyber vault isolation and streamlined, code-driven recovery processes for seamless resilience

Your skills and experience

As an your skills and qualifications will include: 

Automation Engineering 

• Experience with tools and technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, and other observability platforms (E.g. Amazon CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Honeycomb)
• Skilled in developing automated tools, systems, and services across multiple technology domains to improve efficiency and reliability
• Experienced in building and deploying software-based infrastructure components (e.g., cloud platforms, container systems, compute, storage, and network services)

SRE

• Exposure to troubleshooting system-level components, ensuring stability and resolving complex issues efficiently
• Contributes to performance monitoring and capacity management tools, enhancing operational visibility and responsiveness
• Hands-on experience in developing and managing automation capabilities with an SDLC mindset, creating robust, scalable solutions for monitoring, observability, and data protection
• Expertise in creating automated frameworks for telemetry, alerting, and secure data handling across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring comprehensive visibility and data security

Business Knowledge

• Strong understanding of reliability and production management, with a focus on maintaining high availability and stability across services
• Risk-aware mindset with knowledge of key operational risks in financial institutions, applying this insight to develop resilient and compliant solutions
•  Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, driving proactive enhancements in processes and systems

Experience

• Experience in system and software security (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD, etc.), ensuring robust identity and access management
• Application of engineering principles to production management, supporting scalable and efficient operations
• Proven track record in automation, effectively reducing manual work and enhancing workflow productivity and consistency

Additional Information

Primary work location is Dublin Technology Centre Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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 Now”.

Who we are 

Zurich is one of 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.
 

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for an Cloud Advisory & Enablement (A&E) Product Owner 

The role of Cloud Advisory & Enablement (A&E) Product Owner operates in the Cloud Enablement Office (CEO) team within our Cloud Transformation & Acceleration (CA&T) function. This role has a particular emphasis on Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architecture, Customer(internal) Delivery and Stakeholder Management. CA&T is a cross-functional team responsible for developing and managing the cloud strategy, governance, and best practices that the rest of the organization can leverage to transform the business using the cloud. 
The CEO team ensures the effective governance for the organization to adopt and accelerate Public Cloud use across the business. It does this through the holistic representation of key stakeholders from across the business who form a quorum, who commit to be broadly educated on key Cloud differentiators across security, reliability, availability, cost, and time to market. 

The CEO is recognised as the conduit for internal customers of Zurich’s multi-cloud platform to accelerate Cloud adoption and modernisation across the business and support the roadmap for Cloud migrations. The Advisory & Enablement product sits with other CA&T products such as, Azure & AWS Landing Zones, DevOps, Managed Services, FinOps, Data Integration, Risk & Compliance, Service Management and Education. The Cloud Advisory & Enablement product owner role would appeal to a person who enjoys variety, engaging stakeholders, developing opportunities within an evolving global function and recognises the importance of a structured approach to release management.

 

Your Role

As part of the CEO team delivering the CEO product portfolio you will help to:

o    Own, manage & define strategy for all global Advisory & Enablement activities concerning the A&E product using an Agile methodology

o    Develop and enhance A&E product capabilities enabling advancement of services or customer solutions within the AWS and Azure public Cloud sphere
o    Provide expertise on all AWS and Azure platform constructs and services, helping internal stakeholders to gain clarity on the solutioning of applications that are migrating, new or re-architecting.
o    Provide technical steering and prioritisation guidance to a team of Cloud engineers/architects on various Cloud initiatives 
o    Foster the growth and development of Automation and AI opportunities where applicable
o    Lead and influence team members to forge consensus on technical discussions including architectural and design guidelines, code reviews, release process, etc.
o    Continuous alignment with other CA&T Product teams where required to ensure continuous development of an iterative cloud roadmap to plan for ongoing changes to services\platforms as technologies emerge and new features are requested by users
o    Lead the definition and development of the A&E KPIs and reporting structures to demonstrate how cloud services align with the business objectives
o    Be a trusted advisor to Cloud stakeholders
o    Create and foster a culture of teamwork between the CA&T, ITS, Security and Architecture teams, establishing practical strategies to deliver outcomes aligned with the product and customer requirements.
o    Establish mechanism for internal customers to provide feedback on cloud services (i.e., surveys, focus groups, forums)
o    Show initiative, own issues, and take on challenges on behalf of A&E and CA&T.
o    Become familiar with wider IT, CA&T Services and processes
o    Become familiar with and adhere to Zurich security, risk and architecture policies.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Cloud Advisory & Enablement Product Owner your skills and qualifications will include: 

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

o    5+ years’ experience delivering AWS/Azure public cloud services in a large-scale enterprise environment
o    Experience in infrastructure architecture management practices and programs, with relevant associated certifications 
o    Relevant degree or diploma programme of study
o    Project, program or service delivery management experience in virtual/cloud infrastructures
o    Proven ability to succeed in collaborative work environments using Agile/SCRUM/Kanban methodologies
o    Experience on AWS/Azure Security: Compliance, Cloud Security Architecture, third-party security tools/platforms 
o    Good on Planning & Estimation Practices: Effort and Schedule 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

o    7+years’ experience delivering AWS or Azure public cloud services in a large-scale enterprise environment
o    Expert level knowledge of Azure or AWS services with associated certifications
o    Azure DevOps, JIRA, Service Now, or JIRA platform skills would be beneficial
o    Expertise on AWS Cloud technologies. Designing solutions using one or more AWS features 
o    Knowledgeable on automated build/deployment, AI, and CI/CD 
o    Coding experience within AWS/Azure platform any of - Python, Terraform, ARM, API integration, Resource Graph

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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 of 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.

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for a part-time Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual Reporting team. The role itself will focus on understanding what matters to Zurich customers. Meeting regulatory deadlines is a key part of this role. The role offers you the ability to expand your knowledge base and create future opportunities within the Corporate Life & Pensions area. 

Your Role

As a Group Pensions Administrator in the Annual Reporting Team your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Processing the group pension annual renewals from reconciling the schemes to issuing the  Annual Pension Benefit Statements.
•    Supporting the oversight of the Trustee Annual Reports including the preparation and review of audit documentation.
•    Support in issuing Pension Benefit Statements cover letters to brokers/Employers on monthly basis.
•    Managing day to day queries by supporting the team mailbox and queues in a timely manner.
•    Maintain an understanding and awareness on key aspects of Pension Regulations, IORPII directive, Master Trusts.
•    Identify areas where the service to members could be improved.
•    Assist in more Complex/project work.
•    Provide back-up support on schemes and other work priorities across the team.
•    Adhering to all data protection requirements.
•    Handling of queries from Client companies, trustees, auditors.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual reporting team your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    1-3 years of pension’s administration experience or account reconciliation. 
•    Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, with specific emphasis on expertise in Excel, is a must. 
•    Strong numeric ability. 
•    Excellent analytical skills. 
•    Knowledge of Defined Contribution pension schemes – specifically knowledge about monthly contribution processing and annual renewal processing. 
•    Be well organised and capable of working to tight deadlines 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills 
•    Ability to work independently and also in a dynamic team environment 
•    Be enthusiastic ambitious self-starter 
•    Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with all colleagues and clients.
•    Attention to detail is essential along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Its desirable to be working towards a recognised industry qualification that meets Central Bank Minimum Competency Requirements e.g. IIPM/QFA
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

 
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.

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Bodily Injury Claims Handler

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for a Bodily Injury Claims Handler (Hybrid model) to handle single and multi-party Motor claims of moderate to high complexity and exposure within specified authority limits.  The successful candidate will ensure that bodily injury claims are handled in a proactive, efficient, and effective manner and with an unrelenting focus on indemnity, expense, and customer service. 

This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Your Role

As a Bodily Injury Claims Handler your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Manage a portfolio of moderate to high potential claims from coverage determination, liability assessment and quantum analysis within authority limits.
• Establish timely, accurate and consistent reserves and perform on-going reviews throughout the claims cycle within authority limit of €200K by estimating and validating value of claims.
• Demonstrate an advanced standard of technical claims competence for handling moderate to high complexity bodily injury claims.
• Possess strong policy language skills enabling accurate and consistent policy wording interpretation
• Drive cases to a timely and accurate resolution, with an absolute focus on customer service, indemnity, and expense
• Manage key internal and external relationships to ensure all stakeholders are informed on relevant issues
• Provide a high standard of customer service and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Support the Lines of Business heads by providing a highly credible claims proposition to our policyholders and brokers
• Strive for continuous improvement on claims file handling with feedback and support through the Quality Audit processes

Your Skills and Experience

As a Bodily Injury Claims Handler your skills and qualifications will include:  

• A minimum of 10 years relevant claims handler experience, handling large portfolios of bodily injury claims
• CIP qualification required and ACII qualification desirable
• Must be accredited under the Minimum Competency Requirements
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload and diary management
• Ability to contribute effectively within a team environment and an ability to work with claims stakeholders to effectively direct claims strategy
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to respond to change and learning opportunities

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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

Who we are

Zurich is one of 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 – with our 53,000 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 our employees flexible working models 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 foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft)
 

Your Role

As a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft) your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of Microsoft operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for Microsoft software – user based as well as server based.  
•    Understands Microsoft licensing concepts and product use rights on prem as well as in cloud.   
•    Navigating and leveraging Microsoft software related billing, tracking and measurement systems and tools like Azure Active Directory, CMDB, My Access, Intune, ServiceNow.  
•    Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage.  
•    Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.  
•    Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment.  
•    Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, developing best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.  
•    Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Global SAM Specialist (Microsoft) your skills and qualifications will include:   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS  

•    5+ years of relevant proven experience with: 
o    direct responsibility and hands-on management of Microsoft software portfolio in enterprise environment (irrespective of industry), 
o    personally creating and responsibility for a full ELP for server based software (primarily SQL and Windows)  
o    active hands-on work with general Microsoft specific system and usage billing, tracking and measurement tools, 
o    advanced hands-on MS Excel skills (V/H-Look Ups, Pivots, Complex calculations, …),  
o    profit and Loss (P&L) calculations and accruals for cost impact. 
•    Fluent spoken and written English (strong B2+).  
•    Flexera in depth hands-on experience and expertise preferred and advantage (not mandatory) 

PROVEN PERSONAL TRAITS (addressed through behavioral interview): 

•    analytical skills, financial and commercial acumen, ability to process data in a complex global organizational environment, 
•    measurably dominant attention to detail, 
•    organizational, productivity, time and project management skills, 
•    ability to interface, influence and network with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside of the organization, 
•    communication and negotiation skills with vendors as well as with internal stakeholders. 
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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 of 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.

Property Claims Handler

Zurich Insurance Europe, AG is hiring for a Property Claims Handler to join our Claims Team.  

The successful candidate will have with strong organisational and communication skills, seeking to develop or further advance their career in Claims.

The Property Claims Handler will proactively pursue, negotiate and resolve recovery opportunities involving losses of standard severity and complexity, whilst delivering a customer-centric

claims service. The team proactively manage the recovery of payments to ensure that money is reimbursed in a timely manner.  

This role may be available part-time or full time. 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.

Your Role

As a Property Claims Handler your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
 
• Pursue resolution of recovery claims by investigating and evaluating legal liability and determining and delivering the case strategy.
• Delivery financial targets by proactively managing a portfolio of claims, across various lines of business, to maximise recovery options. 
• Work collaboratively with claims adjusters/vendors/customers or other vendors and stakeholders to secure information required
• Obtain and record necessary information to the case by communicating with customer, witnesses, legal experts and other Stakeholders as required. 
• Liaise with Customers, Brokers, Company Service Providers and Claimants in person, by telephone and by written correspondence.
• Bring files to resolution by participating/leading file negotiations, arbitrations and or litigation 
• Adhere to local regulatory and governance requirements throughout the life of the claim.
• Support project work and ad hoc duties as required. 

Your Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

•    A minimum of two higher level C3s/H5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate or Third Level Qualification (minimum Diploma Level 6 Standard), or equivalent industry qualification
•    Applicants should hold or have the desire to pursue a Certificate in Insurance Practice (CIP) and/or Association of Insurance Institute ACII qualification. In recognition of this, a comprehensive study support package will be provided.
 
Preferred Qualification & Experience:

•    Strong customer service skills focused on the delivery of quality customer service 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Be able to prioritise and work to deadlines
•    Desire to learn and be flexible to business change
•    Ability to recognise and understand appropriate legislative regulations
•    Working at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory compliance
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a particular requirement for high quality telephone skills 
•    Ability to work within a team environment focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals 
•    An innovative approach to work, training and problem solving
•    Ability to multi-task
•    An enthusiastic and flexible approach that includes the ability to self-motivate 
•    Quick learning capabilities and an aptitude for understanding the variable elements of insurance products 
•    High level IT and administration skills 
•    Ability to resolve customer problems 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Wexford or Dublin based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

Some benefits include: Training & development opportunities; Staff Pension Scheme; Free on-site parking; Sports and Social Club; Bike to work/Tax Saver; Bicycle Parking & Shower Facilities; and more. 

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 of 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 – with our 53,000 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 our employees flexible working models 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 foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within its Technical Services Team. Your role within this team would be to work as a Technical Specialist and provide support on our Life and Pensions products.

The opportunity

•    Zurich Life is one of Ireland’s most successful Pension, Investment and Protection providers, with award-winning products and service.
•    The opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the legislation and taxation rules, Zurich’s pension and life proposition, the various distribution channels and the overall landscape for pension and life products.
•    On the job internal training and mentoring from senior technical consultants.
•    Further educational support as appropriate.

This role is a controlled function under the CBI Fitness and Probity Standard

Your Role

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

•    Act as key stakeholder within Zurich to ensure compliance with regulatory and tax obligations for pension, life and investment products.
•    Identifying tax and regulatory changes within pensions and advise the business on how to communicate these changes to relevant areas and support implementation across the business.
•    Provide technical support to Financial Brokers, educating them on tax and regulatory changes and providing solutions for their clients.
•    Provide technical support to Zurich Life Sales Channels, educating them on tax and regulatory changes to help drive the development and maintenance of our life and pension products.
•    Support Internal Business areas including educating their teams around technical issues, developing their processes to improve service and remove barriers to accepting business.
•    Create and/or fact-check technical content such as Zurich Tech Talks, Zurich Webinar presentations, customer facing material, marketing material and website content, to support our propositions and campaigns
 

Your Skills and Experience

Your skills and experience will include:

•    2+ years’ experience in a relevant role.
•    IIPM Higher Diploma in Pensions Management or QFA (or progress towards these qualifications)
•    A strong academic background accompanied with proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
•    The motivation to pursue further professional qualifications (RPA, CFP).
•    A motivated self-starter, willing to take responsibility for specific tasks.
•    A strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously as required.
•    An excellent attention to detail
 

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office (Blackrock) per week. 

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application. This role may be available both part or full-time. Please discuss with us the flexibility you may require
 

Who we are

 Zurich is one of 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, characterised by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.