We Are Waiting for You
Hi there!
I am Laura, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!
First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at TDC: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at the Zurich!
First off, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.
Who Are We?
Let me introduce us. You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to ServiZurich. Established in Barcelona in 2006, ServiZurich operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.
In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations.
About Investment Administration & Accounting (IAA)
At Investment Administration & Accounting (IAA), expertise and quality are the foundations of everything we do. As the investment landscape grows more complex and technology rapidly evolves, we rely on deep technical competence, strong analytical capability, and a commitment to excellence to deliver high-quality outcomes for the business. Our thorough understanding of investment processes, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks enables us to adapt quickly, uphold rigorous standards, and provide timely, meaningful support to our partners and stakeholders.
IAA is a global function within Zurich Investment Management, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and governance of investment accounting, valuation, and reporting activities across the organization. We safeguard the integrity of investment data, ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements, and deliver insights that shape strategic portfolio and business decisions. Through this critical work, our team plays a central role in strengthening the reliability and credibility of investment information enterprise wide.
We are continuously enhancing and standardizing our processes across regions, leveraging technology, automation, and cross-team collaboration to drive efficiency and build operational resilience. As a trusted partner in Investment Management, Finance, and Operations, we are committed to delivering reliable, transparent, and high-quality investment information that supports effective decision-making across the company.
What Can You Expect?
We are seeking an experienced Investment Accounting & Reporting Associate Director to join our global Investment Administration & Accounting (IAA) function in Barcelona.
In this senior role, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality investment accounting and reporting services, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and relevant internal and external policies. You will drive operational excellence, automation, and standardization across processes, strengthening transparency, governance, and the reliability of investment data that support strategic decision-making.
And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at Zurich? I’m glad you asked.
As an Investment Accounting & Reporting Associate Director you will have the opportunity to:
- Leading and overseeing investment subledger activities, applying deep expertise in security accounting, valuation processes, and posting logic, and ensuring accurate configuration and operation of subledger system processes
- Executing and reviewing monthly close and reporting processes, including preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly investment reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and business partners
- Serving as the escalation point for complex issues, performing advanced review, interpretation of root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions
- Acting as a senior technical accounting contributor in the monthly hard-close cycle, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of investment accounting results
- Applying strong knowledge of IFRS to analyze instrument behavior, validate results, provide insights, and address audit or reporting inquiries
- Leading cross functional improvement initiatives that strengthen reporting quality, internal controls end to end process effectiveness
- Driving digitalization and automation using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Python, and AI agents to enhance data accuracy, timeliness, and operational productivity
- Contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of internal controls and quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation across all investment accounting and reporting activities
- Providing technical coaching and guidance to Associates and Senior Associates to strengthen analytical capabilities, elevate reporting quality, and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and control standards across the team
- Work alongside experts in various technological domains.
- Enhance your skills with real-world experience
- Contribute to a team that values your input and creativity
What Makes You a Great Fit?
While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of experience in Investment Accounting or Finance OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7-10+ years of experience in the Investment Accounting or Finance area.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of IFRS principles to investment accounting
Required Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of fixed income, structured products, private debt, and alternative assets
- Proficiency in data analytics, with demonstrated ability to identify patterns, monitor trends, and turn complex data into actionable insights. Experienced using tools such as Excel and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support decision-making and contribute to business value.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex technical matters clearly to senior stakeholders
- Advanced influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross functional teams and support decision making across Finance, Investment Management, and Operations.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues, recommend improvements, and drive operational efficiency
- Ability to lead and execute work independently, managing competing priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated expertise in driving transformation, automation, and operational excellence initiatives within investment accounting and reporting functions.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong motivation to stay current with emerging technologies, including the practical application of AI features, to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent)
- 2+ years of post-qualified accounting or investment accounting experience
- Expertise in US Statutory (NAIC) and US Tax reporting is an advantage
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CFA designation is an asset
- Proficiency with SAP, BW, or other investment subledger/reporting platforms
- Demonstrated ability to coach and support Associates, fostering capability growth, technical development, and consistent application of accounting and reporting standards
And… What Makes Us Special?
As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer: +
- To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
- Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
- Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
- Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Collective Life retirement Plan
- 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.
- Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
- Functional diversity benefits
- Different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more
- Stock options and mortgage benefits.
Where Are We Located?
Via Augusta, Barcelona.
We Are Waiting for You.
Can you see yourself in this role? Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending your CV in English.
If not, no worries! We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone you think would be a great fit.
At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
ServiZurich– Your Talent, Our Strength
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
- Location(s): ES - Barcelona
- Remote working: Hybrid
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Laura Santamaría Rodríguez
