Actuarial AI Data Scientist - Shape the Future

Zurich; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Data Scientist-Actuarial AI Solutions to design and prototype AI/ML solutions addressing actuarial challenges. You will partner with IT to scale successful prototypes and grow as an AI subject matter expert in a regulated environment.

Join Zurich's Group Actuarial Systems team and help shape reserving, capital modelling, financial and regulatory reporting through AI-driven insights and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into AI solutions and technical requirements.
• Experience collaborating with IT or engineering teams to bring solutions to production.
• Strong communication skills to bridge business and technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the insurance or actuarial domain is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype AI/ML solutions that address key actuarial business challenges.
• Translate prototypes and business needs into clear technical requirements for IT delivery teams.
• Act as AI/ML subject matter expert, partnering with IT throughout the build lifecycle.
• Maintain and evolve prototypes, and support future enhancements of AI solutions during BAU.
• Collaborate with actuaries and business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Prototype development

Communication skills

Actuarial domain knowledge

Education

MSc in data science or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

scikit-learn

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

Zurich is seeking a Data Scientist-Actuarial AI Solutions to design and prototype AI/ML solutions addressing actuarial challenges. You will partner with IT to scale successful prototypes and grow as an AI subject matter expert in a regulated environment.

Join Zurich's Group Actuarial Systems team and help shape reserving, capital modelling, financial and regulatory reporting through AI-driven insights and scalable solutions.