Data Scientist - Intern

• Conducting structuring work, risk analysis and insurance proposal for worldwide public sector and corporate clients
• Discussing business opportunities with Descartes’ partners and being responsible for technical documentation and insurance contracts redaction
• Collaborating with the business team to understand client needs and issues to further improve our product offering
• Participating in the development of Descartes’ technological platform to differentiate Descartes from its competitors (models and pricing tools)
• Working autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions with attention to details

• Student from academic institutions, universities or engineering schools with a specialization in computer science, applied mathematics, climate, meteorological studies or data science for business
• Ideally a previous experience (internship) in data science, insurance or climate modelling
• Keen interest in climate related topics
• Highly skilled in statistics, probabilities, applied mathematics and machine learning methods
• Eye for quality and attention to details
• Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) is required
• Proficiency in Python (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn)
• Good command of one additional language (e.g. Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish...) is valued
• Interested in weather and natural perils modelling (wildfires, hail, tsunamis, earthquakes etc)
• Excellent team player able to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission
• Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
• Motivated to help improving businesses’ and communities’ resilience to climate change

Good command of one additional language (e.g. Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish...) is valued

• Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence
• Work in a collaborative & professional environment
• Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity
• Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks
• Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement