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Descartes Underwriting

Location:
France, Paris

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Due to rapid growth, at the core of our company’s strategy, we are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Underwriting Team based in Paris. Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, you will be a key contributor to the development of data science models for the deployment of weather-related solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with the business team and brokers to understand client needs and risk transfer challenges to successfully underwrite new business and renew accounts
Conduct thorough analyses for product design and coverage structuring in order to meet the needs and expectations of the clients
Improve and develop pricing models in order to model the risk, underwrite policies for corporates and public entities, and monitor the portfolio performance and accumulation
Contribute to insurance proposal and underwriting documentation in order to finalise policies for corporate clients and public entities worldwide
Contribute to & lead cross-organisational initiatives with various divisions of Descartes in order to support the growth and scalability efforts of the company (e.g. Software & Data Engineers, R&D teams, Strategy, Legal, Operations & Risk Management)
Technical & Business Leadership: help both the underwriting strategy and the review of the work conducted by Underwriting Data Scientists, providing guidance on technical modeling matters & business requirements

Requirements:

Graduated from a leading academic institution with a degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, physics or related
4 years of significant experience minimum (post graduation) in data science or related
Proven track record in leading cross-organisational projects involving a variety of stakeholders
Proficiency in Python (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn)
Strong background in statistics and mathematics, showing clear understanding of probabilities
Eye for quality, autonomous and attention to detail
Communication of complex technical topics to a business-oriented audience
Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) is required
Interested in insurance industry and climate risks modeling
Strong team spirit
Ability to work under pressure
Eagerness to solve complex problems and technical challenges
Rigorous, creative and meticulous mind
Strong desire to learn and acquire responsibility
Results oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment

Nice to have:

As a plus: track record of experience in managing a (small) team or supervising & checking the work of co-workers
As a plus: prior experience in structuring, pricing & underwriting parametric insurance covers for climate risks
Good level of one additional language (e.g. Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish…) is a plus

What we offer:

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
Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.)
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
A competitive salary, bonus and benefits
You can benefit from punctual home office days

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

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