Company: Munich Re
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:35:03 GMT
Job description: POSITION: Actuarial Co-op, Property & Casualty Risk (2025 Winter – Toronto, 4 months)
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
DURATION: 4 Months
ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2, 2025
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 20. 2024Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.
As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions. We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.Munich Re is one of the top providers of reinsurance, primary insurance, and insurance-related risk solutions in the world. Taking on risks worldwide of every type and complexity, the Munich Re Group and its business units are active in all lines of insurance. Our consistent risk management, financial stability, and client proximity make us a much sought-after trusted business partner. As a leader of risk transfer here in Canada, Munich Re strives to be the “go-to” reinsurance partner. We offer a full range of traditional risk-transfer solutions through Property and Casualty, Treaty and Facultative reinsurance. As risk evolves and changes, Munich Re focuses on innovation by developing products and services on the forefront of change. Together with our clients, we will shape the future of our industry.Our co-op placements provide you with an excellent opportunity to practically apply your classroom and technical training in the reinsurance industry. While with our team, you’ll be coached by experienced industry professionals, exposed to Munich Re leadership, challenged as a valuable team member and contributor doing meaningful work, and mentored to develop a solid foundation that will help position you as a future leader in the field.Munich Re is operating under a hybrid working model, including an average of 2 days in office/week with the remaining days working from home. Students are expected to relocate to the city in which they work for the duration of their co-op/internship, so they can fully benefit from the full program integration. In addition, it is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are legally entitled to work in Canada for the entire duration of their co-op work term at Munich Re.Position Overview
You’ll work closely with other Actuarial Associates and Actuaries within their respective departments, as well as with other key individuals across the organization in Pricing, Risk Management and Reserving, in our Toronto office.Note that this opportunity is with Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada, a property and casualty reinsurer subsidiary of Munich Re.Job Responsibilities
Work term responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:Risk Management
- Assist in the Own Risk Solvency Assessment processes;
- Assist with the Financial Condition Testing analyses and the assessment of an internal target ratio;
- Support the preparation and quantification of quarterly risk report capital analyses of the primary and reinsurance units;
- Support the operational risk and control assessment process;
- Provide support in fulfilling regulatory and group reporting requirements;
- Provide additional support in other actuarial areas, as needed.
QualificationsFirst and foremost, we’re looking for well-rounded individuals who are technically astute, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships. We’re seeking collaborative professionals who are excited to join our winning team and show promise of becoming a future leader in the reinsurance space.Specifically, we’re looking for the following qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Math, or Statistics, or equivalent program – in healthy academic standing;
- Excellent communication skills – spoken & written, formal/informal presentation;
- Proven capability to multi-task and successfully self-manage multiple priorities and projects of various significance;
- Effective working both independently and as part of a greater team;
- Exhibits solid organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail/accuracy in a fast-paced environment;
- Demonstrates leadership qualities – clear-thinking, curiosity, integrity, and drive;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience with spreadsheet and database applications;
- Exposure to VBA is considered an asset;
- Preference for candidates who have relevant work experience, having already completed at least one placement (or approx. 4+ months in-field experience).
Note that this opportunity is open to both current students who are returning to in-class studies upon the completion of the work term, as well as recent graduates who have obtained their degree within the past year.Note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly.
Thank you for your interest in joining Munich Re.
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