Intern - Cat Modeling Analyst 100%, duration 6 months

Curious working in a stimulating and challenging environment of a multinational company? We are looking for a talent with a positive can-do attitude who thinks "out of the box”. Apply for this exciting position in Zurich’s Group Accumulation Management team and support our Next Generation Talent Strategy!

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. The role of the Group Accumulation Management (GAM) team is to ensure that our catastrophe exposures – be they natural or human-made – are well understood, quantified, and reported such that these risks are managed through appropriate underwriting and pricing and that we stay within our risk tolerance for catastrophe risk.

You will support Zurich’s Group Accumulation Management team, in its duties to assess Catastrophe exposure, working closely with Business Unit and Line of Business leadership to contribute to the achievement of their plan.

What you will do
 

• Calculating catastrophe exposure for countries / business segments and/or perils within responsibility assigned

• Validating exposure data received from countries / business segments and ensuring correct use for catastrophe modelling.

• Tracking and understanding shifts in cat portfolios for assigned business segment and/or peril, and reporting and communicating peril accumulations to business segment and/or senior management.

• Responding to requests from other functions (e.g., Group Risk Management, Group Reinsurance).

What you bring

• Actively engaging in further education, ideally in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Geography).

• Quantitative background and strong analytical skills

• Strong desire to acquire relevant knowledge.

• Programming and database skills (e.g., R, python, MATLAB, SQL)

• Fluency in English

• At the time of the internship, you need to be enrolled at a university or a center of further education. 

Additional Information
 
We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Who we are 
 
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our 53,000 employees worldwide live our values to protect you, to inspire confidence and help you reach your full potential. We promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, differently abled, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.  
 
Find out more About Us. 
 
To protect both you and our employees, we might have interviews and onboarding remotely leveraging digital technologies and tools. You will receive more information as you progress in your journey with us.
Detailed information about Next Generation Career Opportunities can be found here.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Erolinda Kuqi