1 year internship - Actuarial Life Valuation Paris

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PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

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Job Description

About this job:

We are looking to hire an intern to join the Valuation team in Paris, reporting to an allocated Valuation Actuary and specializing on Long Term Protection.

In this role you will be responsible for a small number of topics which may involve:

• Automating bordereaux compilation and generating reports on treaty performance
• Conducting actuarial experience studies in respect of mortality, morbidity, lapses on client portfolios in order to improve our internal modelling
• Using the results of experience studies to update actuarial projections in respect of PartnerRe’s statutory accounting and economic reporting requirements.
• Adoption of new valuation software (RAFM/Axis).
• Working on the implementation of several projects, including but not limited to LDTI.

To be successful in the role you will need to be familiar with actuarial techniques such as the application of decrements, discounting and the derivation and comparison of present values. Furthermore, you should be comfortable performing an analysis of change involving these factors.

Qualifications

About you:

We are looking for an intern who seeks challenge and has a desire to learn about new products, markets and approaches. You wish to work in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment with colleagues possessing a wide and varied range of experiences.

In addition, to be an ideal candidate you have the following background, skills and mindset:

• Student with an actuarial/statistical background, under Master 1 degree or second year of French Actuarial School
• R, VBA, Access and SQL programming skills are an advantage
• Microsoft Office experience, advanced Excel
• Well-organized, proactive, creative and solution oriented
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken skills are necessary
• Highly motivated, openness for continuous improvement
• Previous experience in life (re)insurance would be a plus

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.  We invite you to