Apprenticeship - Reinsurance Analytics & Pricing Actuary

Job description

We are looking for our next Reinsurance Analytics & Pricing Actuary apprentice as of 01/09/2026 and for 12 months at our AXA Headquarters!

 

Location : 25 avenue Matignon, 8th arrondissement Paris.

 

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

     

Why AXA?

 

At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters. It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group. Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles.

 

As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide.

 

As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare.

 

 

About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA)

 

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy. It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization.

 

With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork.

 

If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us!

 

 

Within Group Ceded Re Department, you will join the Analytics & Pricing team as a Reinsurance Analytics & Pricing Actuary.

 

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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What You’ll Do:

·  Developing a framework and methodology for reinsurance optimization:
·  Evaluating prospective and historical profitability of reinsurance treaties and assessing their impact on AXA’s risk distribution
·  Integrating outputs from internal CAT and Non-CAT risks modelling with optimization algorithms (such as genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, etc.) to enhance reinsurance structuring and challenge existing approaches
·  Collaborate closely with Placement, Risk management and Operations Teams to ensure the tool meets business needs, notably to navigate through the market trends of the reinsurance industry and present the results of your work to the different teams
·  Participating in risk modelling processes for AXA Group’s non-life risks (attritional, atypical, Nat Cat, Man-Made), using advanced analytical tools to assess company’s financial position
·  Performing actuarial studies related to reinsurance structuring, pricing, and underwriting decision support

This position offers great visibility in non-life reinsurance operations, through a wide variety of technical subjects that are significant for the AXA Group.

 

YOUR PROFILE

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Who You Are:

·  As a data science, actuarial or engineering student, you have a keen interest in programming and statistical methods.
·  You are meticulous, curious, and enjoy working both in a team and independently.
·  Knowledge of a programming language (R or Python, knowledge of R shiny would be a plus)
·  Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite
·  You have an interest in the insurance/reinsurance sector.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet all the qualifications listed.

During the recruitment process, feel free to inform the recruiters about any specific adjustments you may need for your job.

WHY JOIN US

What We Offer

·  An international work environment - over 45 nationalities present on site!
·  State of the art office spaces in the heart of Paris with remote work allowed.
·  60% reimbursement of Navigo pass
·  Generous Inter-Company Committee.
·  Company restaurant and meal vouchers.
·  And most importantly: a valuable experience within an active Early Talent community!

 

You will join:

·  A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet 
·  A company with strong values
·  A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
·  A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers )
·  A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?

 

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success .