Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst

Overview

We are currently seeking an inquisitive Performance Analyst or Senior Performance Analyst to join the Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) US Finance team. This role delivers 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 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. The role supports budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, and will also support ad hoc requests, projects, and cross-training with other team members.

• Communicating complex financial information and insights to business partners across multiple functions.
• Prepare key messages, reports and financial analyses to deliver insights to management teams.
• Support the planning and forecasting process and collaborate with business unit leadership to explain changes and impacts.
• Provide advanced financial analysis and modeling.
• Monitor/review business progress relative to business/operational plans.
• Evaluate key projects/initiatives to determine if key deliverables are being met.
• Identify gaps in analysis and additional analyses that should be conducted.
• Apply industry knowledge to own work and collaborate with other analysts.
• Develop written communications that convey analyses and insights in a cohesive story.
• Define data requirements and identify appropriate sources.
• Build rapport with stakeholders and senior executives and tell a compelling story of results.
• Participate in training and development of new hires.

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

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

• Insurance industry experience
• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledgeable of P&L
• Project management experience
• CPA, CPCU, CFA or CTP
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• 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 - $.

The proposed salary range for the Performance Analyst is $72,500.00 - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Senior Performance Analyst is $95,900.00 - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

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