AI and Data Science Manager - Group Audit (Temporary, 12 Months)

About the role

Zurich Group Audit is looking for an AI and Data Science Manager to join its international audit community for a 12-month temporary assignment, working 80-100% in Zurich. The role helps build practical data and AI capability, unlock new insights and strengthen how audit identifies and responds to risk. It is a hybrid position.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and upskill internal auditors through one-to-one training, helping them apply data analytics and AI safely, efficiently and with a clear focus on value.
• Partner with local audit teams and regional Centres of Excellence to identify, prioritise and access useful data sources, and embed analytics into audit planning and delivery.
• Use knowledge of insurance, data and emerging technology to support risk assessment, audit planning and the identification of key risks.
• Develop new learning approaches, techniques and AI-enabled workflows that expand what is possible for the audit function and encourage responsible experimentation.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships across regions and contribute to a culture of quality, ethics, collaboration and continuous learning.

Required profile

• At least two years of experience using data to create measurable value, with exposure to data engineering, visualisation, text analytics, process mining, AI or generative AI.
• A good understanding of property and casualty and/or life insurance, able to connect data insights to business and risk considerations.
• A relevant bachelor's or master's degree, or comparable professional qualification, in data, AI or a related discipline.
• Strong relationship-management and influencing skills, enthusiasm for helping others learn, and fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with analytics and automation tools such as Excel/Power Query, Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, Dataiku, KNIME, Microsoft Fabric, Alteryx, Databricks or Microsoft Copilot/Agents.

What we offer

• Work at the Quai Zurich Campus, with healthy food options, fitness facilities and collaborative spaces.
• Learning resources, on-the-job development and continuous support.

The position is open to applicants; Zurich does not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.