Internship position, Actuarial or Data Science

Temporary position for 7 months

Desjardins recognizes and draws upon the talent, work and skills of each one of its employees. We value and respond to the many competing priorities in your lives so you can focus on what you can do best – put clients first! Do you want to play an integral role as part of an Insurance Powerhouse? If so, we are currently looking for: Actuarial or Data Science Co-op/ Intern Students. We currently have Actuarial and Data Science Co-op/Intern opportunities available in our Mississauga, Calgary and Toronto * offices for the Winter, January to April 2025 term. (Seats are available in all offices and we will try to accommodate preferences where possible. Please be prepared to discuss the preferred location.) More specifically, you will be required to: 

Actuarial internship

• Provide support to the Property and Casualty Actuarial Department including assisting in rate analysis, cost benefit analysis, research and modelling, reserving, and other analysis supporting key business partners such as marketing, business development, claims, underwriting etc

• Assist with the management of the actuarial databases

• Assist with the regular production of internal reports on product/market results, auto and property quote success rates, market position, renewal/lapse experience, and net profit margin.

• Each student will be responsible for working on one or more projects independently

Data Science

• Provide support to the Property and Casualty Actuarial Department including assisting in actuarial modelling.

• Assist with the management of the actuarial databases.

• Assist with the regular production of internal reports on product/market results, auto and property quote success rates, market position, renewal/lapse experience, and net profit margin.

• Assist with the automation of ratemaking analysis and procedures.

• Each student will be responsible for working on one or more projects independently.

What you bring to the table  

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered  

• Experience coding in R/Python outside of the classroom ( Examples of this include work experience, independent coding projects, external coding courses, etc.)- Data Science specifics

• While not necessary, experience with machine learning/Bayesian models as well as knowledge regarding the insurance industry – Data Science specifics

• Knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance

• Knowledge of MS Office Software (Excel, Word, Access)

• Knowledge of SAS

Your talent is what moves us forward! Did you know that Desjardins is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 Employers and one of Financial Post’s 10 Best Companies to work for? Desjardins General Insurance Group, a top 3 Property and Casualty Insurance Company in Canada, is where you want to gain experience!

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Trade Union

Non-unionized

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Trainee (FG)

Unposting Date

2024-09-25