Investment Accounting & Reporting Assoc

Zurich Group Investment Management, Inc. (ZGIM), a part of Zurich North America, is seeking an Investment Accounting & Reporting Associate to join the Investment Administration and Accounting (IAA) team. The candidate selected will be located at our Parsippany, NJ office.

At Investment Administration & Accounting (IAA), expertise and quality are the foundations of everything we do. As the investment landscape grows more complex and technology rapidly evolves, we rely on deep technical competence, strong analytical capability, and a commitment to excellence to deliver high-quality outcomes for the business. Our thorough understanding of investment processes, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks enables us to adapt quickly, uphold rigorous standards, and provide timely, meaningful support to our partners and stakeholders.

IAA is a global function within Zurich Investment Management, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and governance of investment accounting, valuation, and reporting activities across the organization. We safeguard the integrity of investment data, ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements, and deliver insights that shape strategic portfolio and business decisions. Through this critical work, our team plays a central role in strengthening the reliability and credibility of investment information enterprise wide.

We are continuously enhancing and standardizing our processes across regions, leveraging technology, automation, and cross-team collaboration to drive efficiency and build operational resilience. As a trusted partner in Investment Management, Finance, and Operations, we are committed to delivering reliable, transparent, and high-quality investment information that supports effective decision-making across the company.

Responsibilities:

• Support investment subledger activities, including accounting for securities, applying valuation rules, validating posting logic, and ensuring alignment with control and reporting frameworks
• Executing monthly close and reporting processes by completing assigned investment accounting tasks accurately and within agreed timelines, including preparing and delivering monthly and quarterly investment reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and business partners
• Developing and applying understanding of IFRS, US Statutory, and US Tax accounting concepts as they apply to investment activities, using this foundation to perform quality checks on system generated results and escalating complex issues to senior team members
• Preparing NAIC statutory schedules by completing assigned sections, applying reporting requirements, and escalating complex or unusual matters to senior team members
• Supporting preparation of US Tax reporting data by completing templates, performing accuracy checks, and escalating discrepancies to ensure accurate and compliant tax reporting
• Supporting cross functional initiatives that enhance reporting quality, strengthen accounting accuracy, and improve end-to-end process effectiveness
• Proactively identifying opportunities to simplify work processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk across investment accounting activities
• Supporting the team's use of digital tools by updating reports, running standard system queries, and organizing data, while learning basic functions of reporting and automation tools and escalating any issues to senior team members
• Supporting the development and maintenance of internal controls and quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective risk mitigation across investment accounting and reporting activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 or more years' experience in Investment Accounting or Finance OR
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4 or more years of experience in Investment Accounting or Finance AND
• Knowledge and practical application of IFRS, US Statutory & US Tax accounting principles.
• Foundational understanding of fixed income, structured products, private debt, and alternative investment assets, including key asset characteristics, risk drivers, and core investment terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the investment accounting industry
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP, BW, or other investment subledger/reporting platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Foundational understanding of fixed income, structured products, private debt, and alternative investment assets, including key asset characteristics, risk drivers, and core investment terminology
• Foundational experience in data analytics, with the ability to identify patterns and monitor trends in data. Confident working with tools such as Excel and interested in learning business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to help generate insights and support informed decision-making.
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and evolving reporting requirements
• Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong motivation to stay current with emerging technologies, including the practical application of AI features, to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $82,375 - $134,875, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Parsippany

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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