Research Actuary Intern

Job description

Part of the Knowledge team, the Biometric Risk Modelling chapter focuses on biometric risks. Chapter core members goals are to contribute to key projects, train, share knowledge and know-how with chapter members, promote knowledge both internally and externally, and finally, develop knowledge via high level internships and academic partnerships.

The Biometric Risk Modelling core members analyse biometric risks with the objective of improving the expertise of teams on this topic and of participating in the growth and profitability of the SCOR group. It provides technical assistance and support to the operating entities of SCOR Global Life, as well as to the Management, regarding risk analysis and pricing at a Group-wide level.

With this in mind, the team analyses general statistical or insurance data and develops the scientific methods and tools necessary to estimate these risks. To improve its techniques and estimates, it works in partnership with high-level university researchers. The results of its work are made available to the Biometric Risk Modelling community.

More generally, you’ll contribute to animating the community by sharing knowledge on biometric risk related topics.

Despite SCOR covers a large variety Biometric Risk you’ll have a strong focus on Critical Illness risk as it is the principal risk covered in Asia.

Experience:

·  Previous work experience or internship in a similar environment is not required but will be advantageous;
·  Strong mathematical and analytic skills;
·  Hands-on experience in statistical analysis and programming;
·  Previously worked on similar analytical university/work projects;
·  Excellent speaking and written skills in English.

Personal Competencies:

·  Motivated and optimistic;
·  Creative and dynamic;
·  Strong interpersonal skills;
·  Proactive and autonomous;
·  Result oriented;

Digital Competencies:

·  Microsoft office suite;
·  Experience with statistical and data analytical tools like Python and/or R;

The Research Intern will have the opportunity to work with experienced actuaries at SCOR Global Life and will be responsible for

·  Parametric and non-parametric modelling of morbidity assumptions
·  Adapting or developing models based on available tools for mortality and morbidity estimation 
·  Interpretation and analysis of available claims experience and population data and fitting the tools to these data
·  Assisting on best estimate validation of critical illness insurance products

These opportunities will provide you with a very good start for the development of your analytic skillsets and into the actuarial modelling of best estimate assumptions for biometric products. It will also provide insights into thinking, strategy and collaboration in a multinational corporations like SCOR.