Actuarial Manager - Research & Analytics

Zurich Australia; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellbeing programs

Training programs

Global mobility

Green Star offices

Volunteer program

Job summary

Zurich Australia seeks an Actuarial Manager, Research and Analytics to transform data into actionable insights across actuarial, pricing, finance, and business teams. You will turn complex information into recommendations that improve outcomes, strengthen performance, and support long‑term growth through data, insight, and innovation.

This role combines traditional actuarial expertise with modern analytics, AI, and emerging tech to shape future strategies and opportunities within Zurich’s

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia or equivalent.
• Experience in actuarial or statistical modelling within insurance, reinsurance, or consulting environments.
• Strong machine learning and statistical modelling capabilities including GLM, GAM, or GBM.
• Proficiency in SQL and modern data platforms; programming in Python or R.
• Ability translating complex analysis into actionable business insights and stakeholder recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insights and recommendations through actuarial analysis and data exploration.
• Investigate trends in claims, customer behaviour, and risk to support business decisions.
• Support assumption setting, experience investigations, pricing reviews, and industry submissions.
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, ML, AI, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with finance, pricing, and business stakeholders to influence strategy.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to local, regional, and global stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

SQL

Python

R

Education

Actuarial qualification (IA Australia)

Related discipline degree

Tools

Statistical packages

Job description

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As our Actuarial Manager, Research and Analytics, you’ll play a key role in helping Zurich make smarter decisions through data, insight, and innovation. Working across actuarial, pricing, finance, and business teams, you’ll turn complex information into meaningful recommendations that improve customer outcomes, strengthen performance, and support long‑term growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified actuary who enjoys combining traditional actuarial expertise with modern analytics, AI, and emerging technologies. You’ll help shape future strategies, uncover new opportunities, and contribute to Zurich’s ongoing digital transformation journey.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Deliver insights and recommendations through actuarial analysis and broader data exploration
• Investigate trends in claims, customer behaviour, and risk to support business decision making
• Support assumption setting, experience investigations, pricing reviews, and industry submissions
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and automation initiatives
• Partner with finance, pricing, and business stakeholders to influence strategy and outcomes
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to local, regional, and global stakeholders

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You are naturally curious and enjoy solving complex problems while finding practical solutions. You build strong relationships, communicate with confidence, and thrive in collaborative environments where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes are at the centre of decision making.

To be successful, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia or an equivalent professional actuarial qualification
• Experience in actuarial or statistical modelling within insurance, reinsurance, or consulting environments
• Strong capability in machine learning and statistical modelling techniques including GLM, GAM, or GBM
• Proficiency in SQL and modern data platforms, with programming skills in Python or R
• Experience translating complex analysis into actionable business insights and stakeholder recommendations

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a 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, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e‑voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award‑winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state‑of‑the‑art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

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, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.