Internship - Flood Nat Cat Analyst - March 2027

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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!

Within AXA Group Risk Management you will join the Natural Catastrophe Risk Modelling team as Flood Nat Cat Analyst.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-       What You’ll Do

Flood Risks modelling

• Actively participate in the development and mastery of a high-level, sophisticated flood risk modeling pipeline, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge Deltares model suites (WFLOW, SFINCS), and contribute to enhancing flood risk assessments under current and future climate scenarios.
• Identify, gather, and incorporate official national flood hazard reference maps and local flood defense data for target countries—such as those developed under the European Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)—to enhance the accuracy and robustness of flood protection system representations within the modeling framework.
• Enhances the existing Databricks-based codes and deploys/automates new methods to generate flood footprints for Live Natural Catastrophe events monitoring.
• Contribute to expanding the use cases of AXA risk models to benefit AXA entities by developing products for risk management, underwriting, and prevention.

YOUR PROFILE

Who You Are

Formation

Professional and technical skills

• Final year of a top-tier engineering school or a Master's degree (M2) in one of the following fields: Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, or any other related field.
• Strong Python-R/Data analytics skills; GIS familiarity a plus.
• Curious, rigorous, team-oriented; able to communicate clearly.
• Written and oral English.

Interpersonal skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
• Self-sufficient and resourceful.
• Rigorous and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Curious and eager to learn about the insurance industry.

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

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

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!

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.