What are we looking for?We are looking for an experienced Fund Selection Analyst to join in our headquarters office based in Barcelona. Your main goal will be supporting development and implementation of the strategy for Zurich's unit-linked business in Spain and Portugal. We are looking for a self-starter who combines analytical thoroughness with strategic thinking and willingness to develop and grow.Your day to day will be the following:Support development and implementation of the unit-linked investment strategy in close collaboration with Asset & Investment Management team and Group stakeholders.Drive design and implementation of the fund selection minimum standards, buy-lists and other key elements of the UL central team approach.Support development of the ESG integration approach for unit-linked assets in close collaboration with UL central team.Ensure SFDR regulatory requirements compliance.Conduct research and due diligence on funds in all asset classes, including alternative investments.Actively manage existing fund of funds portfolios. Oversight of existing funds/ETFs performance with the goal to outperform the reference benchmark of the product in different market environments.Conduct and document relevant fund selection and ESG analyses in retail fund universe.Proactively identify and drive implementation of product opportunities in the ESG space. Analyze new ESG / responsible investment fund offers and translate them into tangible actions to increase competitiveness of Zurich's offering.Generate product ideas aligned with strategic priorities.Together with Asset and Investment Management team experts develop recommendations for portfolio structure, benchmarks and guidelines and coordinate the proper implementation of actions.Participate in Multi Asset portfolio management decisions.Fund selection follow up in the by-monthly Unit Linked and pension funds committee.What do we need?Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics with economic background.Fund selection - Proficiency Level Expert.Extensive network of external asset managers and fund managers.Passion for responsible investing and investment management.Strong background as an ESG analyst covering methodology and proposition development.Able to work independently with stakeholders of various seniority levels.Master's degree or equivalent, advanced degrees (CFA, other sustainability related education) are an advantage.Fluent English, knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.For being from ZurichAt Zurich we want to take care of you and these are some of your benefits:Flexible compensation.Restaurant card.Home office voucher.Flexwork.Pension plan.Life insurance.Bank and insurance offer.Discount in gyms.Zurich Wellness, sports activities.Zurich Sports Club, free registration for marathons and popular races.Free English classes.About usOur nearly 55,000 employees in more than 215 countries and territories are the foundation of our success. They are the ones who enable companies and communities to confront a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You would give them confidence and peace of mind by protecting what they love the most. It is a great challenge, but you will have the support of a great international team that is ready to help you so that you can reach your full potential and thus fulfill our promises. We have already started and we are changing the way of making insurance. For this we need talented people, the desire to learn and passion! Will you join us?Zurich, 14 consecutive years as Top EmployerZurich Insurance has the policy to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to criteria such as race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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