Innovation & Data Owner - CDI

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that the ever-increasing complexity of risks faced by corporations, governments and vulnerable communities calls for a renewed approach in insurance. Our team brings together industry veterans from the most renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ...) and scientists on top of their field to bring underwriting excellence. After 5 years of existence, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric insurance for weather and climate-related risks utilizing machine learning, real-time monitoring from satellite imagery IoT. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a 'full stack' insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French regulator ACPR. With a growing corporate client base (350+ and counting), our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 13 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Descartes is trusted by a panel of A-rated (re)insurers to carry out its activities.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As part of our strong growth, especially in the USA market, we are looking for an Innovation Data Owner to reinforce the Innovation data team in the RD department.
In order to support the improvement of our current risk modeling capabilities and our product offering, we handle a vast portfolio of data coming from diverse sources such as satellite, meteorological stations, IoT sensors and radar.

Your tasks will include :

• Be owner of one or several data (radar, satellite, weather stations, etc.) and sensor partners with a special focus on the US market and follow-up products built with these partners:
  • In charge of the contractual and business relationship with our data partners used for pricing and claims settlements
  • Support or coordinate the installation process of IoT sensors in different territories to provide a smooth experience for clients and partners
  • Get to know in depth all technical, business and legal aspects related to our insurance product (wording, data used for the development of risk assessment and claim evaluation, models used,..)
  • Support the innovation roadmap in partnership with all stakeholders (strategy, sales, underwriting, modeling, legal,..)
  • Envisage technological evolutions to further strengthen our product offering by actively following up technological developments.
• Contribute to our technology and innovation watch as to remain at the forefront of our industry
• Work autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions
• Work closely with modelers, underwriters and business developers to understand their needs
• Source new data and sensor partners for our current and future products
• Take on responsibilities as both you and the company develop.

Your missions will evolve in the future as Descartes is growing fast and many
exciting projects are waiting for you. It's a unique opportunity to take a closer look
inside a fast-growing start-up with huge ambitions !

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from an Engineering School or equivalent (e.g. general, mechanical, civil, etc.) with a specialization in business
• From 0 to 2 years of experience (internships or/and apprentice) in business and/or data related
• A previous experience in insurance and/or data is valued. 

SKILLS

• Rigorous, team spirit and strategic and structured thinker
• Excellent communication skills (be able to transmit expectations and needs of the company)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English is required (written and verbal native English speaker highly valued)
• Ability to synthesize complex or technical topics to non-technical audience.

MINDSET

• Eager to learn more about the insurance industry
• Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
• Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity
• Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING ?

• 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 a punctual home office days.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Step 1: HR Interview with our Talent Recruiter
• Step 2: Manager interview
• Step 3: Technical interview
  
• Step 4: In person final round interview with the team (online for candidates located abroad)

(Candidates can opt to have the manager interview before the technical project and interview)

At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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