Climate Risk Data Science Intern

Descartes Underwriting Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Descartes Underwriting Group is seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Underwriting team for a 6-month end-of-studies internship. Bridging applied mathematics and climate risk, you will contribute to pricing tailor-made parametric coverage for global clients within tight timelines.

You will collaborate daily with internal technical and commercial teams and our external broker network, mastering natural catastrophe risks while translating results into actionable insurance solutions and

Qualifications

• Student from universities or engineering schools with a specialization in applied mathematics, actuarial science, climate & meteorological studies, computer science or/and data science for business.
• Ideally a previous professional experience (internship) in data science, insurance or climate modelling.

Responsibilities

• Data & Risk Modeling: Build and refine statistical and applied mathematical models in Python to evaluate natural perils and shape them into pricing metrics.
• Structuring & Pricing: Analyze large datasets to structure, price, and customize parametric insurance proposals for international clients.
• Client-facing Activities: Translate modeling results into clear business propositions and gather feedback to refine coverage.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Connect internal engine to external market, collaborating with Software, Commercial, and Legal teams.

Skills

Python

Statistics

Attention to detail

English fluency

Additional language

Education

Applied mathematics / data science specialization

Tools

pandas

numpy

scikit-learn

Job description

Descartes Underwriting Group is seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Underwriting team for a 6-month end-of-studies internship. Bridging applied mathematics and climate risk, you will contribute to pricing tailor-made parametric coverage for global clients within tight timelines.

You will collaborate daily with internal technical and commercial teams and our external broker network, mastering natural catastrophe risks while translating results into actionable insurance solutions and