About RenaissanceRe
RenaissanceRe is a global leader in reinsurance, insurance and in providing creative and differentiating capital solutions for our clients. Headquartered in Bermuda since 1993, and operating in Dublin since 1998, RenRe has become one of the world’s largest and most successful global reinsurers. Our team shares a passion for rapid innovation, creativity and a strong belief in the entrepreneurial culture which is a cornerstone of our competitive advantage. RenRe is committed to attracting and developing the very best people who are dedicated to exceptional performance. We have hired multiple interns in the last few years in the Investments team.
Quantitative Investment Analyst Intern
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Quantitative Investment Analyst Intern to join an experienced Investments team. Reporting to AVP, Senior Quant Investment Analyst, the Quant Investment Analyst Intern will: support the portfolio management team, support the development of quantitative analytical tools and asset allocation frameworks, and support general reporting requirements. The Quant Investment Analyst Intern will be fully integrated into a dynamic Investments team and is expected to contribute across all sectors.
The asset portfolio is ~$34bn in size, and consists primarily of multi-sector fixed income, with more modest allocations to private and public equity. Investments contribute materially to the Company’s overall return and generates ~$450m of income per quarter. Working with an experienced and talented Investments team that manages ~35% of the portfolio internally, the role also offers the opportunity to interact with some of the leading asset managers across the globe.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the development of quantitative analytical tools that will directly impact decision making and portfolio positioning.
- Work closely with the Investments team, IT and risk vendors to evaluate and work on new analytics packages for various investment strategies and sectors.
- Provide quantitative analytics support to the Investment team.
- Enrich the Investment team’s analytical toolkit with AI capabilities and participate in continuous research on emerging AI technologies relevant to financial and investment applications.
- Contribute to the preparation of periodic communication to internal stakeholders such as the Board and Executive management on the investment portfolio.
- Other bespoke quantitative analysis covering a broad range of investment topics.
Candidate Skills
- Degree or higher in quantitative fields such as business, finance, or mathematics with strong academic qualifications.
- Proficiency in Excel, plus experience with programming languages such as Python or/and R.
- Experience and interest in using AI tooling such as Claude, ChatGPT and Perplexity.
- Knowledge of fixed income markets would be an advantage.
- An analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative, work in a team-orientated environment and unsupervised is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Drive, energy, curiosity and enthusiasm.
What to Expect
- A flat team structure and a highly collaborative culture that encourages creativity, innovation and diversity.
- A highly motivated global team of colleagues.
- A supportive environment where team members work closely together to achieve shared goals.
- A flexible working style.
At RenaissanceRe, we believe in creating a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination and take proactive steps to make employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. It is RenRe’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/ civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- Degree or higher in a quantitative field such as business, finance, or mathematics
- Strong academic qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with Python or R
- Experience and interest in AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of fixed income markets
What We Do
RenaissanceRe is one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, consistently recognised for our innovation, technical excellence and creative problem-solving. Our clients are multi-national organizations and government entities who turn to us to help manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world, including climate change, natural hazards like wildfires and hurricanes, cyber threats and significant societal upheaval. We’re proud of our world-class reputation for exceptional performance and being a trusted partner, there for our clients when it matters most. Our corporate purpose is to protect communities and enable prosperity. When disaster strikes, the claims we pay help keep businesses open and communities rebuild. Ensuring that our technology ecosystem can anticipate and respond to unprecedented global change in the world order is an imperative. It is only through continuously seeking to innovate through transformative technology that we can deliver our strategic business priorities, aims, and objectives. RenaissanceRe’s name comes from our founders’ intention to create a renaissance in quantifying and managing risk. Our success depends on the unique way we combine information, experience and technology to empower our decisions. We have developed new and cutting-edge technologies since the day we started in 1993 and have long been recognized as pioneers and technical innovators; designing and engineering solutions to rapidly serve clients and help them dynamically manage their business
