AVP, Portfolio Analyst - Zurich NA

AVP, Portfolio Analyst 119011 Zurich is seeking an AVP,Portfolio Analyst, focused on Middle Market Construction, to join our ZNA Construction underwriting team. This role can be based in any U.S. city with a Zurich office, offering a hybrid work schedule that requires 2-3 days per week in the office. The AVP,Portfolio Analyst role will partner with Construction's field technical leaders to solve complex business problems with data and analytics. The Middle MarketAVP, Portfolio Analyst is responsible for: + Serving as the resident data expert in middle market contractors - cultivate expertise on the relevant data across all internal and external sources as to the strengths, weaknesses, and quality of each so you can act as the go-to resource for choosing the right data to answer the question at hand + Provide real-time data-enabled decision support - deliver data and insights to track strategies, perform impact studies, and answer targeted business questions as they arise on a quick turn-around basis, through either direct hands-on work, directing the work of others, or working in collaboration with others within the BU or more broadly in Zurich + Present insights through visualizations to make complex data more understandable for non-technical stakeholders + Being a trusted advisor to leadership on all things data, leveraging an understanding of construction underwriting, business strategy, operations, and developing data trends A successful candidate will have extensive experience using a technical and analytical skillset to solve business problems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate technical results into easily understandable action plans. Basic Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in Strategic ManagementAND + Travel 5%-10% Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in Business Insights & Analytics area including but not limited to data governance or data quality + Expert in Excel (5+ years of extensive experience including building pivots, performing data validation, managing large volumes of data) + Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI to transform and analyze data + P&C insurance knowledge preferred; construction insurance background preferred + Excellent business acumen and communication skills, demonstrated ability to distill technical results into a form that is compelling to a business audience and to translate insight into actions + Strong data acumen, i.e., experience demonstrates that this candidate has a keen understanding of the strengths/weaknesses of different types of data and how to select/acquire the right data to solve the business problem at hand + Can successfully translate loosely defined business problems into an analytically tractable form + Has successfully delivered actionable business insights on a quick turn-around basis + Experience working with stakeholders to develop strategy and vision around the ways data and analytics can be leveraged to create value for the business At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary rangefor this position is$110,700.00 - $181,400.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. 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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Atlanta, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park, AM - Dallas, AM - Chicago, AM - Parsippany, AM - Addison, AM - Philadelphia, AM - San Francisco, AM - Houston, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Maitland, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Boston, AM - Denver, AM - Seattle, AM - Sacramento, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Edina, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Washington DC, AM - Cleveland Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1 #LI-DIRECTOR #LI-HYBRID