Trainee in Alternative Solutions Pricing

Based in Zurich and reporting to the Head of Pricing Alternative Solutions you will support pricing activities and projects in the Alternative Solutions pricing team. The trainee will have the opportunity to work with experienced actuaries at SCOR Global P&C. This usually includes the following activities:

• Support of actuarial studies by compiling the necessary data statistical analysis and presentation of the results;
• Execution of individual pricings and projects;
• Contribute to Alternative Solutions pricing tool development
• Participation in internal workshops and trainings including introduction into reinsurance treaty pricing and our pricing tool xAct;

• Reinsurance treaty pricing support during the main renewals

• This is a 12-months fixed-term contract with start date September 1 2026
• You dive into the fascinating world of reinsurance business worldwide and meaningfully contribute to combining the art and science of risk to protect societies
• You are part of an engaged and empowered team and are invited to wonderful office space in Zurich
• We provide relevant internal trainings and introduction to reinsurance. You develop significant work experience and enhance your network.
• You support initiatives around Pricing Excellence with a focus on data analytics.
• You leverage your profound expertise in the programming language Python.

Required experience & competencies

• Curious mind-set team player attitude and appetite for continuous learning and achievements in an international context
• Profound expertise in the programming language Python accompanied with solid programming experience. Good knowledge in code collaboration tools like GIT and agile working principles.
• Clear communicator. Ability to take complex methods analysis and ideas and communicate effectively to a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Able to withstand pressure and to complete tasks within deadlines. Brings positive attitude to address challenges.
• Citizen of EU country or eligible to work full-time in Switzerland with respective work permit.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge in German or French is a plus.
  
  

Required Education

University degree in statistics mathematics physics or similar quantitative subject

Why Join Us
SCOR supports your career and helps you develop your skills by encouraging mobility blended learning through the SCOR University and offering a dynamic innovative working environment in beautiful light-filled offices overlooking Lake Zurich.

Our compensation includes attractive benefits (such as participation to public transportation and delicious meals) and we promote a healthy work life balance through numerous initiatives and a hybrid working model.

As a socially responsible employer our teams participate each year in projects around civic engagement wellbeing and diversity in the workplace environmental protection and many others.

SCOR promotes diversity and equal treatment in all aspects of employment from recruitment to evaluation compensation and talent management. The Group is proud to employ people who care about each other their community and society as a whole. We do everything we can to encourage these attitudes in our employees and to empower them to make a difference.

We look forward to your application!