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Actuarial Reserving Intern (4-6 months), Zurich (Zurich, CH)

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Swiss Re

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Data
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Zurich

AI generated summary

  • You must be a student or recent grad in a quantitative field, proficient in R/Python, have analytical skills, and be fluent in English. A university certificate for non-EU citizens is required.
  • You will automate processes using R and Power BI, estimate insurance reserves, perform deep-dive analyses, assist with ad hoc tasks, and support project work for the team.

Requirements

  • Student or recent graduate with technical background such as mathematics, actuarial science, physics, or other quantitative subject
  • Broad experience with developing program codes using R or Python
  • Experience with tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau (nice to have)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Independent thinker who works well in a team setting
  • Fluent in English
  • Due to immigration regulations non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to their course of study. Kindly submit the mandatory letter from your University with your application documents.

Responsibilities

  • Support the automation of process flows, mainly by developing program codes based on statistical software R and Microsoft Power BI
  • Support the team in quarterly estimation of P&C insurance portfolio reserves
  • Support the development and production of deep-dive analyses and statistics
  • Contribute to other ad hoc analyses and tasks to support the members of the team
  • Support the team in project works

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The duration of the internship is 4-6 months, starting as soon as possible.

What is the primary focus of the internship role?

The primary focus of the internship role is to support the actuarial reserving team by automating process flows and assisting in the estimation of P&C insurance portfolio reserves.

What programming languages are required for this position?

Broad experience with developing program codes using R or Python is required for this position.

Is experience with data visualization tools necessary?

Experience with tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau is considered nice to have but not mandatory.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

A technical background such as mathematics, actuarial science, physics, or another quantitative subject is preferred for applicants.

What language proficiency is needed for this role?

Fluency in English is required for this role.

Is there a requirement for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens regarding internship applications?

Yes, non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to their course of study.

What kind of team environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect to work in a multicultural team environment that values collaboration, communication, and strong team spirit.

Are there opportunities for ad hoc analyses and tasks in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to contribute to other ad hoc analyses and tasks to support the team members.

Does Swiss Re encourage applications from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Swiss Re actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and promotes an inclusive culture where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Swiss Re helps insurers and direct clients to shoulder risks through re/insurance and other solutions.

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Mission & Purpose

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend. Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-"​ by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3"​ by Moody's and "A+"​ by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN. We're smarter together.