Risk Manager – Non-financial Risks

Zurich Insurance

. Contribute to producing non-financial risk policies, standards, instructions, guidance, and other governance documents .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeZürich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in non-financial risk management processes, regulatory requirements, and risk assessment techniques while effectively communicating insights and providing training on risk matters. Proven ability to lead audit responses and manage operational risk with a disciplined, results-oriented approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Non-Financial Risk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementRegulatory RequirementsRisk Assessment TechniquesAudit Response Leadership

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Hard Skills

Risk Management ProcessesControl Deficiency AssessmentRisk Reporting FrameworksData ManagementInformation SecurityBusiness Resilience RiskGovernance Document ProductionPolicy DevelopmentRisk Mitigation TechniquesGroup Risk Appetite

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-StarterPositive AttitudeDisciplineAction-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Third Party RiskOperational Risk PrinciplesRisk Management MethodologiesGovernance StandardsInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to producing non-financial risk policies, standards, instructions, guidance, and other governance documents
Perform Group-level scoping, reviews, and local oversight activities
Develop and implement non-financial risk management processes aligned with policy requirements
Analyze and communicate insights on non-financial risk topics
Lead responses to audit activities, including supervisory inspections
Support activities related to the Group Risk Appetite and Tolerance Statement
Review and challenge assessments of control deficiencies and remediation initiatives
Communicate guidance and provide training on Group-relevant non-financial risk matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field: engineering, commerce, economics, finance, or IT
Prior experience in technology and operations functions, or internal controls and risk management, is an asset
Exposure to Third Party, Data Management, Information Security, or Business Resilience risk is a plus
Solid understanding of operational risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, risk assessment and mitigation techniques, and risk reporting frameworks
Self-starter with a positive and can-do attitude
Highly disciplined with a strong focus on execution and delivery
Ability to manage challenging deadlines
Proactive, driven, action-oriented, and results-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy food options
Fitness facilities
Bright, collaborative spaces
Excellent public transportation links
Access to learning resources
On-the-job development
Continuous empowerment and support
Supportive colleagues and a well-being-focused work environment