Project Leader

Zurich Insurance
Schaumburg, IL
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Project Leader

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Zurich North America is currently looking for a Strategic Consultant or Project Leader for our Strategy team in Chicago/Schaumburg. In this role, you will play a critical role in driving our strategy execution priorities, you will lead innovation initiatives and you will shape business development opportunities. You will collaborate with our Business leaders on a wide variety of projects.

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication and team management/interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be highly self-motivated and able to build strong working relationships with both Internal and External Stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities Include

  • Supporting the development of corporate vision, strategies, and innovation for Zurich North American and designated business unit(s)
  • Facilitating and supporting strategic and / or operational projects and solving high-profile, complex problems that are important to our financial, operational, and market success
  • Developing market intelligence and conducting competitive landscape analyses
  • Evaluating business opportunities and preparing business cases from strategic, operational, and financial perspectives
  • Understanding key business challenges and developing fact-based analyses, including data models, to support succinct recommendations
  • Working with cross-functional teams to synthesize insights and take solutions from idea inception to testing proof of concept.
  • Challenging traditional ways of thinking, inviting leaders and teams to look at problems from a variety of perspectives and develop innovative, and forward-thinking solutions
  • Facilitating the preparation of materials for key external presentations and internal business discussions
  • Assisting in the co-ordination of overall strategy and innovation priorities across Zurich North America
  • Training and developing more junior team members.

The role will be filled at the Strategic Consultant or Project Leader level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications

Strategic Consultant:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the strategic management consulting area

OR

Project Leader

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of strategic management consulting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the P&C insurance industry, especially in commercial insurance, is STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • Previous experience developing growth strategies at a top-tier consultancy or large internal consulting/strategy team is STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • MBA or Master's Degree in an analytical field
  • Experience working closely with C-suite on strategically relevant topics
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous, dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and advanced spreadsheet/database skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with the ability to adjust messages to varying levels of audience

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $203,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Strategic Consultant is $94,100.00 - $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Project Leader is $124,500.00 - $203,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code

  • 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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Posted 2025-11-20

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