Strategic Projects Lead - Industrial and Specialty Risks

Descartes is a corporate insurance group for worldwide companies and institutions. At the forefront of AI and Data analysis, Descartes utilises cutting-edge technology combined with a new generation of data sources, to model, assess and manage risks. Descartes Insurance is undergoing a rapid growth phase: to ensure its successful execution, scalability, and long-term sustainability, your role as Strategic projects lead will be pivotal.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Descartes Insurance industrial and specialty risks growth initiatives, such as projects related to international expansion, the launch of new products or distribution partnerships; Drive cross-team collaboration, aligning closely with other Descartes key teams, such as Reinsurance and our commercial teams in Europe; Support the roll out of AI and new technologies to improve operational efficiency from pipeline management to deals binding, dashboards and reportings; Contribute to setting clear underwriting rules and a robust control framework including underwriting guidelines, processes and controls, data quality standards, etc.; Lead Descartes Insurance industrial and specialty risks underwriting team coordination effort: meeting or seminar preparation, escalation of challenges and difficulties encountered by the team, action plans, etc.

Requirements

Graduated from a Business or Engineering school; 3-5 years’ experience in strategic projects management, preferably in the Insurance or Tech sector; Strategic and analytical thinking: structured mind and natural drive to dig deeper to understand the why; Tech-savviness: hands-on curiosity for AI and new technologies, with a strong test and learn mindset; Strong execution skills with attention to detail and quality; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Fluency in French and English is required; Highly driven and results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial, impact-driven mindset; Eager to embrace an innovative approach to traditional insurance; Collaborative team player comfortable working cross-functionally; Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; Continuous learner with high grit, committed to excellence and to Descartes long-term vision.

Nice to have

Preferably in the Insurance or Tech sector

Benefits

Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world; 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 a dynamic international team, passionate about diversity; Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks; A competitive salary, bonus and benefits; Punctual home office days.