Careers

Why work for us?

Diversity and inclusion

Zurik is truly a global and diverse company. We believe diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people’s differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Commitment to open doors

Zurik is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Zurik Style—some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Zurik Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Zurik associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Zurik.

Data Scientist – Dallas, US

Overview

As a Data Scientist your role is to follow the data. Analyze, visualize, and model Financial Regulatory data. You will build and implement machine learning models and Natural Language processing models to make timely decisions.  We are looking for a mixture between an Artificial Intelligence expert and business analyst someone who has passion for building and improving automation informed by data. The ideal candidate understands human behavior and knows what to look for in the data.

A successful candidate will be a person who enjoys diving deep into data, doing analysis, discovering root causes, and designing long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with domain experts, perform data studies and analysis with workforce management data to identify meaningful automation opportunities.
• Apply machine learning and AI algorithms to analyse the data and generate models that can be applied to the workforce management domain.
• Rapidly prototype data science and AI solutions for integration with workforce management products and services.
• Implement Data Science methodologies to scale over large datasets.
• Interface with product team to develop requirements and analyse the tests/data resulting from machine learning activities.
• Identify and analyse additional data sources to augment the production opportunities.
• Communicate insights and findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Enjoy working and learning in a fast paced and rapidly evolving environment

Qualifications

• MS or Equivalent degree in Computer Science/Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Science or a quantitative field
• 3+ years’ experience as a data scientist, though exceptional junior candidates will also be considered.
• Substantial depth in at least 1-2 machine learning subfields, including but not limited to regression, classification, time-series analysis, clustering, etc.
• Hands-on experience applying machine learning or data science techniques to real-world data
• Practical ability to visualize data, communicate meaningful business insights, and utilize them effectively.
• Ability to rapidly develop prototypes in various programming languages, such as Scala, Python, Java, and R.
• Must be an effective communicator, making complex concepts accessible to all stakeholders.
• Must have a high level of initiative and sound independent judgment.

Senior Regulatory Analyst, APAC – Hong Kong

Overview

The Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist shall be responsible for supporting the Zurik’s APAC Division efforts in maintaining the regulatory and compliance database and communicate regulatory updates and concepts to the global team.   As a senior analyst, you will play a critical role within the broader Regulatory intelligence & Operations team. You will lead and assist in the execution of Financial regulatory tracking and analysis specialising in the APAC region.

We welcome applicants with Master’s degree preferably with background in law, Finance, economics or similar areas with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in tracking Financial regulations in APAC region.
• Precisely and systematically interpret assigned rules, regulations and legislation.
• Conduct and compile documentation of each document released by the regulators.
• Review opinions of industry bodies and regulators for evaluating impact for various financial firms.
• As regulatory changes occur, determine impact on various company practices and operations, including the system changes.
• Advise clients on ad-hoc basis by responding to their queries.
• Lead the team’s efforts in preparation of regulatory content database.
• Assist, mentor, coach and proactively share knowledge in area of expertise with other analysts to build the base of organizational knowledge within Zurik
• Prepare summary for new regulations or amendments outlining changes it might bring out to existing processes, including changes to the overall financial sector.

Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in insurance regulatory compliance.
• Master’s Degree or more.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with research mind set.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill sets are important prerequisites.
• Plan and organize activities to maximize efficiency and productivity, ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be knowledgeable of compliance process & various financial regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to coach other associates and foster collaboration within the department.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Products including Word and Excel.

Regulatory Research Analyst – Dallas, US

Overview

At Zurik, Regulatory Research Analyst positions are unique and require a different skill set, not typical research analyst role. As a Zurik Regulatory Research Analyst, you become a Financial Regulations and policy expert. You analyze and interpret Regulatory data, and other policy that comes in many different forms: proposed and final rules, reports, publications, etc. This role presents an excellent opportunity to learn the basis of Financial regulations. The knowledgebase opens career paths in many different areas of the company including Zurik management and other leadership roles.

We welcome applicants with excellent Bachelor’s-level educational credentials who have some background in law, Finance, economics or similar areas with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory summary for new and ongoing rules and regulations and have strong research mind-set.
• Track, analyse, review and prepare regulatory contents for assigned US rules and regulations.
• Be able to analyse changes based on the frequent updates from regulators through Official Journal, Consultation paper, Q & A, Guidelines, Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), Proposed Rules, Final Rules etc.
• Work with global team in publishing and updating US rules.
• Conduct regular follow up on US rules and regulations for updates and Q&As.
• Advise clients on ad-hoc basis by responding to their queries.
• Be able to develop knowledge about various financial regulations across domains.

Skills

• College degree is required. Acceptable majors include: Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience
• Knowledge of various financial regulations effecting the financial sector will be an advantage.
• High proficiency with desktop applications and MS Office suite of products is required.
• Must be comfortable working in an automated, hands-on environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill sets are important prerequisites.

Additional/Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Financial Markets, Banking & Investments.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Products including Word and Excel.
• Any experience working within a Compliance Department, internal audit or legal team preferably from financial services firm
• Compliance knowledge or background with the ability to understand and breakdown complex rules and regulations.