Junior Internal Auditor - Apprenticeship/Alternance

About Descartes Underwriting

Join Descartes and contribute to our mission: Building Resilience in a World at Risk.

Descartes is a corporate insurance group for worldwide companies and institutions. Descartes was born from a conviction that the growing complexity of corporate and climate risks demands a new approach to insurance. 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.

Since 2019, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric (re)insurance combining scientific and technological expertise with a new approach. Parametric insurance, also known as index‑based insurance, indemnifies clients within days based on pre‑defined payout structures when a specific triggering event occurs, making the payout process fast and transparent. The company has been financed with over $141 million by investors including Highland Europe, BlackFin, Serena, Cathay, Eurazeo and Battery Ventures.

Our highly diverse and specialised team of 250+ people includes the largest modelling team in the industry featuring tech and modelling innovators, scientists in physics and climatology, as well as insurance veterans and underwriters. With a global footprint and strong US presence, Descartes serves a diverse portfolio of clients in more than 60 countries, with 20+ offices spread across Europe, Asia‑Pacific, Latin and North America.

About Your Role

As part of our strong growth, we are looking for a Junior Internal Auditor Apprentice from September 2026 for 12 months to reinforce the Internal Audit team.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, you will work in close collaboration with all departments of the company, executing missions across different scopes.

Your tasks will include:

• Participation in the various phases of an internal audit assignment; the perimeter covers all departments, including subsidiaries.
• Participation in meetings with other control functions (Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Control) and representing Internal Audit when required.
• Regularly updating the company’s audit risk assessment.
• Assisting in the preparation of the company’s audit committee.
• Assisting in the preparation of Internal Audit reports for senior management and the board.
• Supporting the Chief Internal Auditor in cross‑functional assignments.

Your missions will evolve as Descartes grows rapidly and many exciting projects await you. It is a unique opportunity to gain an in‑depth view of a fast‑growing company with huge ambitions!

About You

Experience & Qualifications

• Current or starting a master degree from a university or business school.
• An internship experience in internal or external audit would be a plus.

Skills

• Rigorous, analytical and synthesis skills.
• Curiosity, strong proposal skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional English.

Mindset

• Eager to learn more about the insurance industry.
• Adaptable and agile, demonstrating excellent priority management skills.
• Autonomous and curious, able to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
• Excellent team player, with interpersonal and communication skills to be a force for proposal and interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Descartes Underwriting?

• Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, enabling progress toward technical excellence.
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment.
• Be part of an international team passionate about diversity.
• Join a company with a true purpose – help clients become more resilient towards climate risks.
• Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement.

We cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting all forms of discrimination and to providing equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Recruitment Process

• Step 1: HR interview with our Talent Recruiter.
• Step 2: Remote technical & fit interview.
• Step 3: In‑person manager interview.