Data & Actuary CAT NAT Intern

Why AXA?

At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters. It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group. Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles.

As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide.

As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare.

About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA)

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy. It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization.

With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork.

If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us!

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-What You’ll Do  

The intern (Nat Cat Data & Actuarial) will help build a geographical and probabilistic view of the Group’s natural catastrophe risk, based on granular loss data processed in Databricks. The objective is to complement aggregated indicators with a more detailed reading of the risk: where it is concentrated, what drives it, and how the portfolio diversifies.

The intern will actively contribute to this effort by:

Harmonizing geographical references and mapping the risk

• Aligning the geographical zonings used by different catastrophe models across a set of countries.
• Producing reference maps of exposure and risk indicators.

Developing tools to analyze detailed loss data

• Designing and implementing PySpark functions to analyze large-scale loss data.
• Enabling the aggregation of results along different dimensions (geographical zone, segment, peril).
• Conducting in-depth analyses to identify the main risk drivers.

Developing accumulation and diversification indicators

• Computing standard risk measures (VaR, TVaR) at different return periods.
• Analyzing the contribution of segments and zones to the overall risk.
• Identifying risk concentration areas and the most severe scenarios.

Making this view of risk accessible to users

• Developing an interactive dashboard presenting the main results (maps, contributions, risk indicators).

YOUR PROFILE

-Who You Are

Education

• Engineering or Master's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent)

Technical & Professional Skills

• Programming skills in Python (pandas, PySpark) and/or SQL
• Experience or strong interest in Databricks (notebooks, Delta Lake, workflows)
• Solid background in probability and statistics, knowledge of extreme value theory is a plus.
• French and Business English – fluent (spoken and written)
• Familiar with version control tools (e.g., Git)

Interpersonal skills

• Autonomous and resourceful — able to explore and propose solutions independently
• Rigorous and detail-oriented — committed to data quality and reliability
• Strong communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Curious and eager to learn about the insurance industry
• Motivated by working in an international and dynamic environment

We encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet all the qualifications listed.

At AXA, we are convinced that diversity is the wealth of our company. We ensure equal skills-based application review and accommodate specific needs.

What We Offer

• An international work environment - over 45 nationalities present on site!
• State of the art office spaces in the heart of Paris with remote work allowed.
• 60% reimbursement of Navigo pass
• Generous Inter-Company Committee.
• Company restaurant and meal vouchers.
• And most importantly: a valuable experience within an active Early Talent community!

During the recruitment process, feel free to inform the recruiters about any specific adjustments you may need for your job.

WHY JOIN US

You will join:

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet 
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success.