Portfolio Management Internship/Co-op

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$48,750 - CA$58,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich Canada is seeking a post-secondary student or recent graduate for an Internship/Co-op opportunity within their Portfolio Management team. This role involves providing portfolio insights and market intelligence to management and underwriting teams using tools like Databricks, Power BI, and Excel. The intern will gain valuable experience working within a cross-functional team, be exposed to various business functions, and contribute to meaningful projects while developing analytical, technical, and business skills in a supportive learning environment. This is part of an internship program open to both internship and co-op students. Zurich Canada utilizes AI-enabled tools for recruitment screening, but all hiring decisions are made by qualified professionals. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in-person presence.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a university degree program in a quantitative or business-related field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering).
Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.
Programming and/or automation skills in SQL, Python, or Databricks.
Knowledge of Power BI and advanced Excel functions.
Understanding of insurance and reinsurance concepts is an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across short- and medium-term project timelines.
Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership in resolving problems with limited guidance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Create presentations and reports for management, underwriting teams, and other stakeholders to communicate portfolio performance, insights, and action plans.
Analyze and profile new business portfolios as part of pricing and underwriting due diligence activities.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key portfolio metrics, including retention, portfolio mix, profitability, and rate adequacy.
Support portfolio reviews by providing analytical insights on Programs, MGAs & Retail business.
Prepare performance analyses and business reviews for broker partners, customers, and executive stakeholders as part of new business, renewal, and mid-year reviews.
Provide ad hoc analytical support to brokers and internal stakeholders, including bordereaux data analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
Identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers to support underwriting and portfolio management decision-making.