Enterprise Architect - Commercial Insurance 80-100%

We are hiring a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture across Commercial Insurance programs and platforms. This strategic role will shape the future of our technology landscape, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the target enterprise architecture across CI initiatives, ensuring it supports long-term business strategy and transformation goals.
• Lead the development and continuous refinement of the CI IT Playbook, establishing clear architectural principles, standards, and decision frameworks.
• Collaborate with Business and IT stakeholders creating IT roadmaps, acting as a strategic advisor and change agent.
• Drive architecture governance and chair the Design Authority, proactively shaping the strategic technology agenda.
• Translate complex business needs into visionary, scalable, and secure architecture solutions that anticipate future demands.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures across application, data, and business domains, aligning them with enterprise strategy and innovation priorities.
• Build and energize an architecture community across Zurich Commercial Insurance Units, fostering alignment, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Guide and mentor solution architects, ensuring architectural deliverables reflect strategic intent and enterprise-wide consistency.
• Own and manage architecture artefacts as living assets that support decision-making, governance, and transformation.
• Scout emerging technologies and assess their strategic relevance, championing innovation and future-readiness across CI.

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 3 years in an enterprise architect role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Proficiency in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Expertise in defining enterprise target architecture, IT architecture principles, integration patterns, and technology lifecycle management
• Proven knowledge and experience in the insurance industry, preferably within commercial insurance
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus , our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

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): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham