Strategic Corporate Risk & Relationships Lead in Swindon

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Flexible/hybrid – Please also note national travel will be required to spend time with clients and build meaningful face-to-face relationships (10% travel).

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026.

The opportunity: Building and nurturing client relationships is at the heart of our success. The retention and growth of our largest existing corporate clients are critical to our business, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion for delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Risk market professional to take ownership of relationships with some of our most significant corporate clients. In this role, you will maximise client value through high-quality, strategic account management that drives retention, strengthens engagement, and enhances our reputation as a trusted partner. You will act as the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of large corporate customers and intermediaries—taking proactive responsibility for relationship development, complex query resolution, and providing expert guidance. You will also collaborate with and support colleagues, helping them articulate our value proposition and deliver consistently outstanding client experiences.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. 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.

What will you be doing?

• Build strong relationships at all levels with our largest clients, providing clear, data-led insights and regular scheme performance updates.
• Managing a portfolio of Group Life and Group Income Protection policies.
• Deliver engaging proposition overviews, particularly for Group Income Protection clients.
• Lead with a strong focus on client retention, ensuring our major corporate customers feel valued and supported.
• Use data to create meaningful insights that support informed decision-making and help clients optimise scheme outcomes and retention.
• Work closely with Account Managers to strengthen relationships with key intermediaries and position us as a preferred provider.
• Collaborate with Underwriters to price and complete quotation requests.
• Maintain a solid understanding of the UK and international Group Risk market, applying up-to-date product and market knowledge effectively.
• Understand and adhere to FSA requirements and the Training & Competence scheme, ensuring compliance across all activity.

What are we looking for?

• A confident, relationship-driven professional with strong relationship-management capabilities.
• GR1 qualification - essential.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate with impact.
• Proven experience in the Group Risk market or in a client-facing, corporate account management role is essential.
• Ability to lead strategic conversations and build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Skilled at delivering compelling, data-driven insights to large corporate customers.
• Solid understanding of the UK Group Risk market.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills to manage a broad partner base.
• Commercial acumen and negotiation strength.
• Ability to identify value-adding opportunities for customers and the business.
• Self-motivated, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders.
• A customer-centric mindset, ensuring experience sits at the heart of every interaction.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return? Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Who we are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.