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

Descartes Underwriting is seeking a Marketing Apprentice to join our Marketing & Communications Team. The person in this role will be in close and collaboration with different business units, with the ability to learn and play a vital role in the following activities:

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 !

Your missions would include :

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communication Team to implement
  Descartes’ communications strategy based on our target audience across our
  key global markets;
• Be involved in the content creation about Descartes’ activities and products, including white papers, newsletters, playbook materials, decks, website content…;
• Contribute to research and content development for monthly articles and social media posts;
• Manage content library and ensure consistency and brand chart harmonization;
• Support management of website back office, updating content and publishing new pages;
• Contribute to event organization, locally and internationally, along with Event project manager;
• Support implementation of nurturing emailing campaigns.

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or starting a master’s degree from a University or Business school;
• An internship experience in marketing & communications would be a plus;
• High level of digital literacy with the ability to learn new technology, product frameworks and processes quickly.

SKILLS 

• Eye for quality, and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal);
• Proactivity and autonomy;
• Coachable and comfortable working in teams and autonomously;
• Bilingual proficiency of both English & French required (spoken & written).

MINDSET

• Eager work on high quality contents about data-driven products that are changing the insurance industry;
• Interest in climate, science, and technology related issues;
• High energy, with the ability to meet deadlines;
• 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;
• 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;
• Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement.

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.