Data Science Intern (Fall 2025)

About the role  

 

Are you passionate about technology and would love to join our highly skilled global team? With this 4-months internship, you will have the possibility to integrate into a team of Data Scientists based in Toronto and to contribute to developing analytics products in tight collaboration with internal business experts and external clients. The internship will start on September 2nd and end on the December 31st, 2025. The position is hybrid and involves at least 3 days per week working from the Toronto Swiss Re office.  

  

About the team  

 

The Data Science & AI (DS & AI) department is part of the Group Data Services. The DS & AI department implements Swiss Re`s Technology Strategy and supports its business functions in generating insights and creating data driven products & solutions, be it with our internal business partners or directly with our external insurance and corporate clients. 

  

About you  

 

Responsibilities & Key Tasks  

• Support in developing impactful data science products by contributing to the end-to-end delivery, including some data engineering, machine learning modelling (including working with GenAI) and model interpretation/monitoring 

• Develop toolboxes and solutions that can be re-used across projects 

• Contribute actively to the team by joining and doing knowledge sharing session, joining the team events, support team efforts, hackathons etc. 

 

Technical Requirements  

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant technical discipline such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics or physics. 

• Hands-on experience with Python 

• Strong knowledge in statistical modelling and machine learning  

• Knowledge in software/data engineering is a plus (e.g. code versioning, distributed computing…)  

• Knowledge on large language models/Generative AI is a plus 

  

Soft skills  

• Open and curious, eager to learn about new technologies 

• Eager to collaborate in a team setting 

• Good communication skills, ability to present ideas and explain a model in non-technical terms  

• Fluent in English 

  

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive workplaces that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases. 

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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