We are looking for a professional with specific expertise and know how around Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Trade and Economic Sanctions, complimented by effective management of such risks from a technology point of view. Apply for this exciting position in Zurich’s Group Technology and Operations team and support Zurich in managing the Financial Crime risks. The role reports directly into the Head of T&O Strategy and Governance at Group-level.

• Lead on the transformation of the Financial Crime Risk Management services which are enabling 30+ business units around the globe to remain compliant with regulatory requirements
• Implementing and maintaining global, robust and effective end-to-end services tools focusing on the prevention of Financial Crime risk
• Provide operational but still compliance focused expert advice, input and guidance related to the effective management of Financial Crime risks on a global scale
• Interact with various senior stakeholders of Group Functions such as Claims and Underwriting, understand their business models and needs, and contribute to their risk mitigation efforts in the context of Financial Crime
• Manage the general relationship and serve as a partner to the assurance functions such as Compliance, Legal, Risk and Audit
• Manage the ‘Financial Crime Risk Services’ area to deliver the group-wide Financial Crime Risk Management platform

• Track record in successful end-to-end delivery of a new operating model and underlying technology platform for financial crime risk management through effective management of relevant vendor(s), system integrator, IT, Compliance and Business Stakeholders)
• 10 or more years of experience in Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance or IT Delivery/Management (ideally combined with sound knowledge of the insurance industry)
• Preferably with a background and a degree in economics / business administration / risk and compliance or law
• Strong Knowledge of IT delivery and management
• Knowledge in Financial Crime Compliance regulatory requirements is a plus
• Experience in a complex and challenging environment (i.e., large organizations)
• Ability to operate in a large financial group, build relationships across business lines, strong communications skills
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential