Strategy Associate (Insurance Investments)

Role Overview

We have partnered with tier-1 alternative investment manager looking to hire a Strategy Associate to join their Zurich-based Quant team. This newly created role sits at the intersection of business & operational strategy, cross-functional coordination, and communication-supporting the Head of the Quant team in translating technical initiatives into clear, actionable narratives across the firm’s European insurance platform.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who combines analytical acumen with strong communication skills and enjoys working across disciplines in a dynamic, globally integrated environment.

The position is best suited to candidates with 2-6 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or other client-facing financial services roles, especially those who have worked closely with technical or investment teams and are comfortable operating across both strategic and operational dimensions.

EU or Swiss citizenship preferred due to location-specific considerations

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Communication

• Translate complex quantitative and investment initiatives into clear, structured narratives tailored to internal and external stakeholders
• Draft business updates, strategy decks, and summary materials that explain the Quant team’s priorities, workflows, and value-add to the broader platform
• Coordinate with global counterparts across the US, Germany, and other European offices to ensure strategic alignment

Business & Client Strategy

Regulatory & Analytical Exposure

Cross-Team Coordination

Requirements & Qualifications

Investment banking or private banking, ideally in a client-facing or analytical capacity