Internship Geopolitical Risk Analyst Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Description

Program Overview: 

Verisk's 2027 Summer Internship Program is designed to provide you with meaningful real-world experience, professional development, and networking opportunities. Recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program by Yello and WayUp, our program empowers interns to make a tangible impact while learning from industry experts and building connections across the organization.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2027. Participation in the program requires that you are located near your assigned office, as our hybrid work schedule requires interns to work in the office at least 3 days per week throughout the summer.

We are hiring in the following U.S. locations: 

• Boston, MA

Application deadline: Friday, Oct 2 @ 11:59pm ET

Recruitment Process:

We want to get to know YOU. Once you apply, our team will review your application. Successful candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process including:

1. Digital Interview: Our team is keen to get to know you. You'll be introduced to several members of our team as they share their experiences about life at Verisk. We will ask you a series of questions in order to learn about what drives you and where your interests lie – it is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the pack. This is a great way for you to meet several of our employees outside of a traditional 1:1 interview.

2. Final Live Virtual Interview: This round is to determine if Verisk’s culture is right for you. You'll have the opportunity to speak with several members of our actuarial recruitment committee.

3. Offer: Our committee will meet and discuss your candidacy. Should you be extended an offer, we will advise you of the business and location where your internship will take place.

Responsibilities

What You Could Learn:

• Participate in risk analyses using Verisk's cutting-edge technology for insurers, brokers, reinsurers and other financial intermediaries in the internationally expanding business of extreme event risk management
• Conduct immersive research, analyze data, and consulting projects to benefit our clients  
• Build professional relationships with coworkers and clients while offering support across business units
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently on projects
• Have a growth mindset to complete all responsibilities and be eager to learn. 
• Proficiency with Touchstone and Touchstone Re
• Analyzing data within Microsoft SQL
   

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge  

• Seeking those who are collaborative, well rounded, passionate, and good work ethic. 

• Strong communication skills, responsible, and highly motivated to take initiative. 

• Ability to learn, problem-solve and work independently on projects. 

• Have a growth mindset to complete all responsibilities and be eager to learn. 

You'll notice we did not list specific skills. That's because the "stuff" that matters, the passion, the quantitative mindset, the ability to be a good teammate but also operate independently - these are what we are evaluating you on. We seek innovators who can add to our culture, contribute to our growth, and strive for excellence.  

Experience 

• Enrolled in bachelors or masters program. 

• Must be graduating in December 2027 or May/June 2028. We love folks with varied coursework, but you must possess an analytical mindset, passion for business, and a desire to innovate. Risk Management & Insurance majors, a plus.

• Must be available to begin the internship program on June 2, 2027 and participate in the full 10-week program

• A history of tackling projects with a quantitative lens, and a desire for data-driven insights. 

• Verisk serves the insurance vertical so an interest or past experience in insurance is helpful, though not required.  

• Technical skill requirements vary depending on the position. Be sure to include your technical skillset on your resume, and we can go from there. At a minimum, you should have Microsoft excel as a foundation.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for internship positions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer sponsorship. Verisk does not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship for internship positions.

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