Portfolio Management Internship/Co-op (8 months)

The Opportunity

Are you looking to launch your career in a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a post-secondary student for a Portfolio Management focused Internship/Co-op position to provide support with various projects and tasks to support business initiatives.

You will work under direct supervision and perform requested tasks alongside experienced professionals. These opportunities are part of our internship program and are also open to Co-op students.

This Internship/Co-op role is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

In this role you will:

• Develop reporting and analytics tools using a combination of Databricks, Excel, and PowerBI.
• Share key insights with senior stakeholders using visual tools like PowerPoint and PowerBI.
• Automate and streamline workflows; enhance underwriter’s day-to-day workflow.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for process improvement and deliver practical solutions.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, supporting Zurich’s commitment to creating a brighter future together.

You will learn:

• Insurance/Business fundamentals
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills
• Collaboration skills
• Time management skills
• Relationship management skills

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program and will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall Semester.
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide general project support.
• Support the daily business.
• Abiltiy to work individually or in a team and follow the instructions of their supervisor.
• In some cases, they will have to do field work and interact with customers or clients.
• Some interns may need to help the company with in-depth research and filing of records.
• In technical or specialised fields, interns need to participate in projects and follow deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 550 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.