Join Our Team at Zurich Insurance
Become a vital member of our Group Talent team, where you will partner with business and HR leaders to shape and execute executive talent acquisition strategies. Your mission will be to attract and secure top-tier leaders who will propel our ambitious business objectives.
Your Role
Do you excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you a strategic and results-oriented talent expert with extensive experience in executive recruitment within the insurance industry? If you have a passion for identifying and engaging top executive leaders, this role is for you.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring we have the right executives in place to support business transformation and maintain our competitive edge.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align executive talent acquisition with strategic goals, financial objectives, and workforce planning needs.
- Partner with Talent Management and Development teams to identify internal and succession talent for executive roles, ensuring a strong and sustainable leadership pipeline.
- Lead executive recruitment efforts for the Corporate Center Group Leadership Team, strengthening relationships with top executive search partners globally.
- Enhance Zurich’s position as an employer of choice by developing targeted strategies to attract top executives and delivering a seamless, high-quality candidate experience.
- Conduct ongoing market research, benchmarking, and talent mapping to provide data-driven insights and inform search strategies and decisions.
- Implement proactive talent engagement strategies to build strong pipelines of executives, leveraging market intelligence and industry networks.
- Ensure a best-in-class executive hiring process by integrating structured assessments, competency-based interviews, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior HR and business leaders, providing expert insights on executive talent trends, best practices, and competitive intelligence.
What You Bring
- 15+ years of experience in recruiting executive talent within the insurance industry, or a combination of insurance and related sectors, either in-house or within an executive search firm. A strong industry talent network is a plus.
- Proven expertise in sourcing and negotiation, with the ability to engage and build robust relationships, create effective referral networks, and maintain data-driven, market-relevant insights.
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools, along with experience in psychometric assessments (current certifications in selection-based assessments are an advantage).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the capability to present to senior leadership audiences.
- A high drive and ambition to create impact, ensuring delivery with a sense of urgency.
- A self-starter, able to challenge the status quo sensitively and constructively while presenting solutions.
Location
This position is based at our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
Additional Information
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We decline any responsibility for unsolicited applications and any associated fees.