Performance Analyst

Zurich's Excess & Surplus team is seeking a Performance Analyst to serve as a key business partner within the business unit, providing the insight and financial discipline required to support delivery of strategic objectives and financial targets. This Senior Performance Analyst will work with the Excess & Surplus Leadership Team to analyze the financial results, as well as help prepare the financial plan and forecast.

This role will report into the E & S CFO's team and have the opportunity to manage/analyze the financial results as well as help ensure the entire end-to-end process is working as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Key Accountabilities of the position include:

• Contributing to financial planning, budget, accounting, and providing expense reporting and analysis to E & S leadership
• Scenario modeling and providing recommendations and solutions to enable effective decision making with the aim of maximizing the performance of the business unit.
• Building scenario analyses and communicating impact of plan sensitivities
• Serving as trusted thought partner with Finance/Business unit leadership on strategic projects (e.g., financial target setting, forecast driver trends, expense allocations)
• Developing E & S Executive presentations, and synthesizing performance drivers and trends
• Delivering on BPC reporting requirements
• Conducting competitive analysis to determine trends in the industry and marketplace

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

OR

• Completion of Zurich Finance Development Program, including a Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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 proposed Salary range for this position is $72,500.00 - $118,700.00, 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 - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago