Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,500 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Zurich 56 Company Ltd is seeking a Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst to join their team in Schaumburg. This role involves collaborating with leadership to deliver financial insights that drive strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint, a firm understanding of finance, and must effectively communicate complex information to various stakeholders. This position has a hybrid working schedule, requiring presence in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex financial information to business partners.
• Prepare key messages and reports for management teams.
• Support planning and forecasting processes.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Tools

Power BI

SAP

BPC

Job description

Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst

We are currently seeking an inquisitive Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst to join the Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) US Finance team. This role plays a critical part in delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights that support strategic decision‑making and drive business performance.

The individual will work with the Head of Finance and ZRS leadership team to provide support and advice to help deliver on strategic priorities. This position reports to the Head of Finance.

This role will be filled at either the Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week presence in the Schaumburg Headquarters.

As a key financial partner, you will collaborate across segments and leadership to ensure alignment of financial goals with business objectives. This role will support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. In addition, it will support ad hoc requests, projects and cross‑train with other members of the team.

The ideal candidate will have intermediate experience in Excel and PowerPoint and a strong understanding of finance and a P&L statement. Other skills include good communication (both written and verbal) and critical thinking with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Communicating complex financial information and insights to business partners across multiple functions.
• Preparing key messages, reports, and financial analyses to deliver insights to management teams.
• Supporting the planning and forecasting process and collaborating with business unit leadership to explain changes and impacts.
• Providing advanced financial analysis and modeling.
• Monitoring and reviewing business progress relative to business/operational plans.
• Evaluating key projects/initiatives to determine if key deliverables are being met.
• Identifying gaps in analysis and additional analyses that should be conducted.
• Applying industry knowledge to own work and bring knowledge to bear with other analysts.
• Developing written communications that convey analyses and insights in a cohesive story.
• Defining data requirements and identifying appropriate sources.
• Building rapport with stakeholders/senior executives and telling a compelling story of results.
• Participating in training and development of new hires.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• Completion of Zurich Finance Development Program, including a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.

Senior Performance Analyst Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including associate degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Knowledgeable of P&L.
• CPA, CPCU, CFA or CTP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Power BI, SAP, and BPC.
• Experience navigating co‑pilot successfully.

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The combined salary range for this position is $72,500.00 - $157,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Performance Analyst is $72,500.00 - $118,700.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Senior Performance Analyst is $95,900.00 - $157,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location & Employment

Location: AM – Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No