Careers

Locations

Paris, FR, Onsite/Remote

Job Term

Full-Time

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that climate change calls for a revolutionary approach in insurance to better protect corporations, governments, and vulnerable communities. We offer a new generation of parametric insurance that builds resilience against the full spectrum of climate and emerging risks. Utilizing Machine Learning and real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT, our state-of-the-art climate tech provides innovative coverage for all trade sectors in all regions of the world. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, Descartes Underwriting is proud to be recognized among the French Tech Next40. With a growing corporate client base (150+ and counting) - our diverse team operates out of our global offices headquartered in Paris and based in Singapore, Sydney, New York, London, Madrid, Frankfurt and Hong Kong.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Due to rapid growth we are seeking to expand our Data Science team, either across our Underwriting or our R&D functions. At the core of our company’s strategy, your missions will focus on making direct contributions to the development of new climate models or forecasting tools.

 

If you join the underwriting team, your key missions will include:

  • Improving or developing new algorithms, new risk models and products for our B2B client
  • Identifying, implementing and deploying new statistical and machine learning methods to differentiate Descartes from its competitors
  • Participating in the development of Descartes’ technological platform
  • Collaborating with the business team to understand client needs and issues to further strengthen our technical excellence
  • Taking on management responsibilities as both you and the company develop
  • Participating in our R&D sessions
  • Working autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions

 

If you join the R&D team, your key missions will include:

  • Improving or developing new models to improve our understanding of climate risks with a special focus on wildfires or floods
  • Conducting research on the modelling of climate risks and machine learning methods
  • Identifying new and innovative ideas and testing state-of-the-art methods from scratch based on recent research articles
  • Collaborating with the underwriting and business teams to ensure our products are efficiently integrated into the underwriting process and meet our client’s needs
  • Working autonomously and pragmatically to make appropriate technical decisions

 

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
 

Underwriting Data Scientist:

  • Masters student in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics or meteorological studies
  • Ideally a previous experience (long-term internship) in data science or climate modelling
  • Proficient in statistics, applied mathematics and machine learning methods
  • Capable of building high-performance algorithms
  • Proficiency in Python (e.g. scikit-learn)

R&D Data Scientist:

  • Research-oriented Master’s Degree or PhD in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorological studies
  • Multi-disciplinary curriculum, with strong skills in statistics, applied mathematics and machine learning methods
  • Ideally a previous experience in climate modelling or data science
  • Proficiency in Python

 

LANGUAGES
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) required
  • Good command of one additional language (e.g. Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish…) valued

 

MINDSET
  • Interested in weather and natural perils modelling (wildfires, hail, tsunamis, earthquakes etc)
  • Strong team spirit and ability to work under pressure
  • Highly motivated, able to meet deadlines set
  • Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission
  • Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
  • Motivated to help improving businesses’ and communities’ resilience to climate change
  • Eagerness to work in an international environment

 

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

  • Opportunity to work and learn with top data scientists from the most prestigious schools and research labs in France, 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 ;
  • Benefit from a referral scheme for successfully referring peers ;
  • You can benefit from a punctual home office days.

 

HOW TO APPLY ?

You may check off several but not necessarily all the expected boxes? Motivation and feeling are key elements for us!

If you want to develop your skills and work in a friendly startup atmosphere, don't hesitate and send us your application! https://www.descartesunderwriting.com/careers/

At Descartes Underwriting, 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. Apply now