P&C Risk Business Partner (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

Are you ready to dive into an exciting role where you can make a real difference? As a P&C Risk Business Partner, you'll be a key player in our dynamic P&C business partnering team, working under the awesome leadership of our Head of P&C Risk and ERM Transformation. In this role, you'll:

• Build strong, effective relationships with our business teams
• Challenge and shape our business strategy and plans
• Tackle all aspects of risk in the P&C business areas
• Use your stakeholder management skills to collaborate with leadership and develop top-notch risk tools
• Promote a culture of risk awareness to help us identify and mitigate risks better
• Implement processes that align with our strategic objectives, policies, and risk appetite
We're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a proactive approach to risk management. And guess what? We're super flexible! This role is available part-time, as a job-share, or full-time. Why? Because we want the BEST people, and we know that sometimes, the best people have different availability. We can't wait to hear from you! Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need. What will you be doing?
• Be the go-to adviser: Build and maintain strong relationships between the risk function and the P&C (Property & Casualty) business. Make sure you're seen as a trusted advisor to the P&C team(s).
• Keep an eye on changes: Provide oversight on key change initiatives within the P&C business, ensuring risks are managed effectively.
• Know the business: Get a deep understanding of the P&C business plan and pinpoint any risks that could disrupt it. Make sure there are effective actions in place to mitigate these risks.
• Join the dots: Be aware of the broader risk landscape, including market and regulatory risks. Ensure there's ongoing monitoring against risk tolerance and have plans ready to tackle any emerging issues.
• Implement the framework: Oversee the rollout of the group risk management framework within the P&C business, ensuring it's well understood and applied.
• Policy and framework guru: Make sure the Zurich Risk Policy and Group Risk Management Framework are fully understood and implemented in the P&C Business.
• Keep decision-makers in the loop: Provide reliable and timely risk information to relevant decision-making and governance bodies.
• Team player: Be an active and collaborative member of the UK Risk team. Work closely with other teams across Risk.
• Support the UK Own Insurance programme: Collaborate with colleagues in the Group and business stakeholders across the UK to support the delivery of the UK's Own Insurance programme.
• Champion best practices: Promote and share best risk management practices across the business to boost risk awareness and culture.
• Continuous improvement: Spot opportunities for process improvements within the Risk function and work towards implementing them.
  
  Experience of working within a P&C business in Underwriting, or closely associated discipline preferably with experience of the London Market / Commercial Insurance
• Excellent communication: able to explain complex risk concepts in a simple, clear way.
• Analytical mindset: Have strong analytical skills to assess risks and think of creative solutions.
• Influencing skills: Be good at persuading others and getting buy-in for risk management practices.
• Problem-solving: Be quick to think on your feet and come up with solutions to unexpected challenges.
• Attention to detail: Be thorough in monitoring, assessing risks and preparing board papers/risk opinions.
• Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and new information.
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. #li_hybrid So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

The financials
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference
• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.