Trainee in Alternative Solutions Pricing

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

Based in Zurich and reporting to the Head of Pricing Alternative Solutions, you will support pricing activities and projects in the Alternative Solutions pricing team. The trainee will have the opportunity to work with experienced actuaries at SCOR Global P&C. This usually includes the following activities:

• Support of actuarial studies by compiling the necessary data, statistical analysis and presentation of the results;
• Execution of individual projects;
• Participation in internal workshops and trainings, including introduction into reinsurance treaty pricing and our pricing tool xAct;
• Reinsurance treaty pricing support during the main renewals

Key duties and responsibilities

• This is a 12-months fixed-term contract with start date January 1, 2026
• You dive into the fascinating world of reinsurance business worldwide and meaningfully contribute to combining the art and science of risk to protect societies
• You are part of an engaged and empowered team and are invited to wonderful office space in Zurich
• We provide relevant internal trainings and introduction to reinsurance. You develop significant work experience and enhance your network.
• You support initiatives around Pricing Excellence, with a focus on data analytics.
• You leverage your profound expertise in the programming language Python.

Required experience & competencies

• Curious mind-set, team player attitude and appetite for continuous learning and achievements in an international context
• Profound expertise in a statistical computing language like Python or R, accompanied with solid programming experience. Good knowledge in code collaboration tools like GIT, and agile working principles.
• Clear communicator. Ability to take complex methods, analysis and ideas and communicate effectively to a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Able to withstand pressure and to complete tasks within deadlines. Brings positive attitude to address challenges.
• Citizen of EU country or eligible to work full-time in Switzerland with respective work permit.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge in German or French is a plus.

Required Education

University degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative subject

Why Join Us?
SCOR supports your career and helps you develop your skills by encouraging mobility, blended learning through the SCOR University and offering a dynamic, innovative working environment in beautiful, light-filled offices overlooking Lake Zurich.

Our compensation includes attractive benefits (such as participation to public transportation and delicious meals) and we promote a healthy work life balance through numerous initiatives and a hybrid working model.

As a socially responsible employer, our teams participate each year in projects around civic engagement, wellbeing and diversity in the workplace, environmental protection, and many others.

SCOR promotes diversity and equal treatment in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to evaluation, compensation and talent management. The Group is proud to employ people who care about each other, their community and society as a whole. We do everything we can to encourage these attitudes in our employees and to empower them to make a difference.

We look forward to your application