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Swiss Re: Graduate / Internship Programme 2026 / 2027

Closing Date: 05 July 2026
Location: Cape Town

Are you a curious, analytically minded graduate ready to launch your  career in reinsurance and Financial Modelling / Operations / Underwriting? This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global organisation, working alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment in Cape Town. Over 12 months, you’ll build real skills, contribute to meaningful  work, and grow your professional network across a dynamic cross-functional team.

Modelling  Intern

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, including data manipulation and modelling functions
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyse data, using analytical thinking to draw meaningful conclusions
  • Fluent written and spoken English
    Recent graduate or candidate with minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
Health Underwriting

  • Successfully completed university degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree)
  • Strong interest in/motivation to work in Insurance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and high attention to detail
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Underwriting Admin

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
    Up to one year of working experience in a relevant field
  • Ability to interpret, organise, and analyse data accurately, with a keen eye for detail and a structured approach to problem-solving
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools to produce professional documents, data tracking spreadsheets, and compelling presentations
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse teams and clients
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation
Operations Intern

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, including data manipulation and modelling functions
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyse data, using analytical thinking to draw meaningful conclusions
  • Fluent written and spoken English
    Recent graduate or candidate with 6 – 12 months of relevant work experience

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