AI & Life IT Risk Manager 80-100%

Fascinated by IT risk management and Artificial Intelligence? Do you want to actively help shape how Zurich safely and responsibly uses new technologies? Do you enjoy analyzing complex relationships, making risks transparent, and formulating recommendations that support decisions up to the highest level?

As an AI & Life IT Risk Manager, you will be part of the Risk Management division in IT Risk Management and actively shape the further development of Zurich Switzerland. Together with your team, you will play a central role in monitoring and managing AI governance and risks. You will also focus on strategic and operational IT risks in the Life business area. You can expect a dynamic environment that promotes innovation, responsibility, and collaboration – and where learning and further development are expressly encouraged. With your structured thinking and pragmatic working style, you will sustainably advance our risk management around AI and IT.

What to expect

• As an expert in AI risks, you will play a key role in monitoring and ensuring a structured AI governance process.
• You will be the central contact person for IT risks in the Life business area and support stakeholders with new products, projects, and migrations.
• You will make risks transparent, question existing assessments, and conduct structured risk analyses together with the business.
• You will actively develop the AI governance framework – in close cooperation with Legal, Compliance, and IT.
• You will bring the risk and governance perspective into IT projects and new AI use cases early on, so that innovative solutions are implemented safely and responsibly.

What distinguishes you

• Completed degree with a technical focus (e.g., computer science, business informatics), supplemented by further training or certifications in IT and Risk Management (e.g., CRISC, AAIR, CISSP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).
• Professional experience in IT or AI risk management, ideally in the insurance industry (Life sector preferred) or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST, COBIT) – or the willingness to quickly and thoroughly familiarize yourself with them.
• Strong analytical and technical competence, high affinity for data and technology, as well as a structured, independent working style with quick comprehension.
• Enjoy working with various departments, the ability to communicate complex topics clearly, and very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

Good to know

• Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100%
• Work location: Oerlikon, Zürich
• Start date: from 01.02.2027 or by arrangement
• Travel activity: No travel
• Hybrid working: up to 40%

Everything about your application

You can apply directly online in a first step – all you need is your CV. You can find more information about the application process here. We value an efficient and appreciative application process. The Talent Acquisition Team will review your application personally, without the use of artificial intelligence. From your first personal meeting with the responsible manager, you will always receive individual feedback from us. Because we are convinced: meaningful feedback is based on personal exchange. For this position, we do not work with recruitment agencies. Unsolicited applications will neither be considered nor compensated.

Do you have any questions? Philippe, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, is available at +41 44 628 32 20. Curious? Learn more about Zurich Switzerland as an employer.