Overview
Senior Engineer - VPMS
A new transformational adventure awaits you… Zurich is on a journey towards a brighter future. As part of our technology transformation, we're building a modern digital foundation to deliver innovative, scalable solutions for our customers and business. This newly created Senior VP/MS Engineer role is a unique opportunity for an experienced modeller or an actuary who has extensive experience using VP/MS.
You'll be instrumental in implementing and maintaining pricing models and algorithms for insurance products. Working within a high-performing squad, you'll champion modern engineering and best practices whilst collaborating closely with technical leaders and cross-functional teams to realise our digital north star.
* Lead technical delivery within the squad, driving architectural decisions and building robust, dynamic pricing capabilities.
* Design and implement scalable, secure VP/MS models, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
* Champion pricing initiatives, delivering efficient, practical solutions and supporting product/platform owners in exploring new business rules and platforms.
* Monitor and manage production support, ensuring incidents and problems are resolved within SLAs while continuously improving model performance and accuracy.
* Provide technical expertise and mentorship, fostering a strong engineering culture and developing team competencies across application development.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of model development processes and changes to ensure transparency and traceability.
Requirements / Qualifications
* 5+ years' modelling experience and delivery using VP/MS, ideally with experience in the insurance industry.
* Proven expertise in algorithm modelling and well versed with spreadsheets in analysing pricing requirements.
* Sound business and technical analytical skills with appreciation of actuarial concepts and terms. Knowledge of frontend development (ReactJS strongly preferred) and state management.
* Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
* Strong advocate of standards and the ability to challenge the status quo with new and emerging technology to address new business challenges.
* Experience in Individual Life or Group Insurance is highly regarded.
Belong. Zurich is here to support you
* Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer's leave and access to Family Care (parental leave).
* Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
* Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, including an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup, with other benefits through our Shine portal.
* Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs and development support.
* Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions and drive positive impact beyond your role.
* Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries.
* Volunteer opportunities and modern Green Star rated offices; dress for your day.
* We plant a tree for every new employee.
* Various employer awards and memberships recognized by industry bodies.
Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
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