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.

As the investment landscape grows more complex and technology moves faster, we rely on deep technical competence, strong analytical capability and a genuine commitment to excellence to deliver high-quality outcomes for the business.

Because we understand investment processes, financial instruments and regulatory frameworks inside out , we adapt quickly, hold the line on rigorous standards, and give our partners and stakeholders support that actually means something.

IAA is a general function within Zurich Investment Management , responsible for the accuracy, transparency and governance of investment accounting, valuation and reporting across the organization. We safeguard the integrity of investment data, keep us aligned with regulatory and audit requirements, and deliver insights that shape strategic portfolio and business decisions. Through this critical work, our team sits at the centre of the reliability and credibility of investment information enterprise wide.

We are also continuously improving how we work, enhancing and standardizing processes across regions, and using technology, automation and cross-team collaboration to drive efficiency and build operational resilience.

As a trusted partner to Investment Management and Finance , we deliver the reliable, transparent, high-quality investment information that lets the company decide with confidence.

We'd love you to be part of it .

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.

As an Investment Accounting & Reporting Associate Director you will have the opportunity to:

Own the investment subledger; leading and overseeing subledger activities, applying deep expertise in security accounting, valuation and posting logic, and keeping system processes accurately configured and running

Deliver a smooth close, every cycle; executing and reviewing monthly close and reporting,



including monthly and quarterly investment reports for internal stakeholders, auditors and business partners

Be the escalation point; taking on complex issues, performing advanced review, getting to the true root cause and driving corrective action through to the end

Bring senior technical judgement; to perform the monthly hard-close cycle, making sure investment accounting results land on time and to a high standard

Put your technical depth to work; applying IFRS, US Statutory (NAIC), US GAAP and US Tax knowledge to analyse instrument behaviour, validate results, share insights and resolve audit or reporting queries

Prepare and review NAIC statutory investment schedules; keeping reporting accurate and compliant as NAIC requirements evolve

Ensure proper tax inputs; preparing, reviewing and validating US Tax reporting data, tax basis calculations and tax schedules in line with IRS rules

Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives; that strengthen reporting quality, sharpen internal controls and make the end-to-end process genuinely more effective

Drive digitalization and automation; with tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Python and AI agents to lift data accuracy, timeliness and productivity

Strengthen the foundations; developing and maintaining internal controls and quality assurance across all investment accounting and reporting activities

Grow the people around you; coaching Associates, building their analytical capability and making sure accounting policies and control standards are applied consistently 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! What You'll Need A Bachelor's degree in Investment Accounting or Finance with 5 years of experience, or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 7--10 years in Investment Accounting or Finance

Proven, practical knowledge of US GAAP, US Statutory and US Tax accounting principles --- not just theory, but applied in real reporting cycles

Extensive Investment products understanding:; fixed income, equities, structured products, private debt and alternative assets A proactive, solutions-focused mindset; you spot issues early and improve things rather than work around them

Independence under pressure; comfortable owning competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment





Strong problem-solving and decision-making instincts

Clear written and verbal communication; you make complex information easy to follow

Nice to have A professional accounting designation; CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent

2 years of post-qualified accounting or investment accounting experience

Public accounting background

CFA designation

Platform know-how; SAP, BW or other investment subledger and reporting platforms

Data analytics strength; using Excel and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau to support decisions and create real business value

Influence and stakeholder skills; aligning cross-functional teams and supporting decisions across Finance, Investment Management and Operations A coaching instinct; helping Associates grow their technical skills and apply standards consistently

Transformation experience; driving automation and operational excellence in investment accounting or reporting

Curiosity about emerging technology, including the practical use of AI, to drive innovation and continuous improvement

Why you'll want this role

Visible impact; your work underpins investment information the whole enterprise relies on

Real technical depth; IFRS, US GAAP, US STAT and US Tax in one role is rare, and it makes you highly marketable

Room to modernize; you'll shape how the work gets done with automation, analytics and AI, not just keep it running

Leadership without leaving the technical track; coach and develop others while staying hands-on

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.

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

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