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Swiss Re Australia

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Actuarial Internship null

Sydney

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Are you keen to get involved and gain some exposure to Reinsurance while you are studying? Join the Swiss Re team!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa
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About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. They anticipate and manage risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from aging populations to cybercrime. 

Your role

Swiss Re Australia's Life & Health Actuarial Management team comprises approximately two dozen staff across the Sydney and Bangalore offices, responsible for delivering all actuarial reporting requirements and for developing a deep understanding of the diverse and complex reinsurance business in Australia and New Zealand.

The team strives to provide actionable insights to senior leaders locally and globally proactively. They collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout Swiss Re to help deliver efficiently implemented projects and reinsurance offerings to their clients. They are constantly striving to use the latest analytical tools to provide more insights to both the internal partners and the clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently studying Actuarial Studies to join their Actuarial Management team over the 2023/2024 summer University vacation. 

The primary focus of this role is to assist the Actuarial Management team with year-end Financial reporting and various project assignments.

Training & development 

You'll take on concrete tasks and various projects straightaway, supported by your team. Networking and social and business events will allow you to fully experience Swiss Re's company culture. You'll join Swiss Re's New Entrants Days and you'll get relevant training allowing you to develop new skills.

Benefits

Swiss Re's employee benefits are designed to reward and enable high performance as well as to foster a healthy work-life balance. Here are some benefits when you join Swiss Re:

  1. Health Insurance
  2. Family benefits
  3. Paid Leave
  4. Read more.

Career progression

Since the value Swiss Re creates starts with its people, they take learning and development seriously. As a Swiss Re employee, you enjoy access to a wide range of award-winning development opportunities, talent programmes, and learning experiences to fuel your growth and career progress.

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Work life balance

Own The Way You Work (OTWYW) is a comprehensive programme to promote agile working. In alignment with the needs of clients and colleagues, Swiss Re's people appreciate being largely free to organise their day, whether it's choosing where to work or how to manage their time. 

Culture & vibe

Together With Pride strives to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and contribute to their fullest to the success of Swiss Re regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

To know more about what's life like at Swiss Re, watch this video:

About you

Here's what we are looking for in this role:

  • Comfortable working with large and heterogeneous data sets;
  • Have a genuine interest in a career in Insurance or Reinsurance;
  • Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, able to demonstrate a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication;
  • Strong time management, excellent ability to prioritise tasks and work independently; and
  • Agility and flexibility with strong dedication for success.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Swiss Re Australia. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

  • careers.swissre.com
  • swissre.com

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa