Job Summary

Our successful and long-standing investment team, based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, is seeking to recruit a Trainee Portfolio Manager whose focus will be Fixed Income and Treasury Markets. The role would be suitable for a recent graduate with a keen interest in the investment industry, or somebody looking to enter the industry in a trainee role.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

The main responsibilities of the Trainee Portfolio Manager will include but will not be limited to:

• Analysis of economic conditions relevant to Fixed Income and Treasury markets
• Portfolio analysis including performance and risk analysis
• Close collaboration with colleagues in the Zurich Life investment team
• Collaboration with other local functions and with the global investment colleagues

Your Skills and Experience

Technical Competencies

• An interest in investment markets and ESG related matters
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Numerate, analytical and methodical
• Willingness to engage with challenging external environments
• Good Academic background

Non-Technical Competencies

• Performance and outcomes focused
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to work within a team
• Open and flexible approach
• Willingness to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other
Zurich locations.

This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office per week.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is
looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life
insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and
Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that
serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our
success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to
understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive
compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee
you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity
and team spirit.

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available,
without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.