Job Title: Underwriting Internship
Business Unit: Insurance / Ireland / Greenval
Contract Type: 5 months Internship
Location: 2nd floor, The Anchorage, 17-19 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02DT18
Why work with us?
We are the bank for a changing world and we aim to build positive change together:
- We are a team of colleagues who are enthusiastic about what we do and the impact our work has on our clients. We work in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity
- We offer competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, health and fitness subsidy, work-from-home subsidy, above statutory days of annual leave and numerous other benefits.
- We are strongly committed to wellbeing and work-life balance, including a 50% hybrid work model (where the role allows), paid family leave, fertility and menopause support — available to support all life stage needs.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our culture, and we actively promote equal opportunities through creating or being part of initiatives and programmes:
- Aspire Female Leadership Programme, provides development and exposure to high-potential women in the bank, through targeted workshops, executive coaching and formal mentoring
- Proud members of 100 Women in Finance and among the first signatories of Ireland’s Women in Finance charter
- Joined the #JamaisSansElles (Never Without Her) Charter, committing its executive committee to only join public or media events with panels of three or more speakers, if at least one of those speakers is a woman
- Development and mobility are actively encouraged. BNP Paribas’ culture is built on purposeful talent development and recognition programmes that foster engagement, inclusive leadership and continuous growth. A few of our programmes include:
- Leaders for Tomorrow, a programme that fast-tracks high-potential talent through training, development and cross-functional projects, preparing them for future leadership positions
- Local and Global Mentoring initiatives, that pair employees with senior leaders, providing staff with platforms to gain advice on career growth topics
- Ambassador Awards employee recognition scheme provides rewards to those who have embodied the Bank’s core values
- Local Experts (Champions) Programme, identifying internal subject-matter experts from specific business areas, who excel at their craft
- We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 180,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 550 employees across Dublin and Galway, working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval
Equality and Diversity
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We welcome applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion through initiatives, events and advocacy programmes that foster a sense of belonging for all colleagues. In BNP Paribas Ireland, we have dedicated networks for parents and caregivers, LGBTQA+, staff from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, alongside forums to discuss CSR and gender related topics.
Role
Greenval Insurance DAC (www.greenval-insurance.com) is a non-life insurance company and member of BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com), a European leader in banking and financial services that ranks among the world's top 15 banks by market capitalisation. Greenval Insurance offers motor insurance to the customers of other Group members in 20 countries with a target to extend to all EU countries in the coming years.
Following a recent analysis of all activities undertaken by the staff of the company, an intern position with the Underwriting Department has been created effective from January 2026. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Underwriting and will be responsible for providing underwriting support for a group of international accounts.
The successful candidate will experience working in a small fast-paced Underwriting team, gaining exposure to all aspects of Underwriting work including; quotations, pricing, policy conditions, KPI’s, regulation along with developing softer skills such as the ability to interact and present to other teams/stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting the team by monitoring profitability & budget KPI’s on a monthly basis;
- Provide support to the senior account managers in the management of their respective portfolios;
- Assisting the Head of Underwriting with the development of Committee Packs;
- Assisting the Head of Underwriting with adhoc support;
- Monitoring outstanding actions for portfolios and ensure completion of same;
- Supporting other department members where necessary;
The successful candidate will also gain exposure to all aspects of an insurance company, including Underwriting, Claims Handling and Finance.
Qualifications & Experience required for this role
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Flexible attitude and proactive approach;
- Strong results and client driven approach; and
- A team player who can also work independently.
- Excellent use of Excel;
- Strong capacity to adapt in a multicultural environment; and
- Knowledge of several European Languages is an asset but not required.
Financial Security
- Knowledge: Staff must have a clear understanding of BNPP Group policies and requirements, and their own obligations under these standards. This includes ensuring that they understand the regulatory and Group requirements in relation to Financial Security, both at a general level and specifically related to their role. Financial Security related matters include those connected to: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.
- Policies & Controls: Staff must adhere to the Group’s Financial Security policies and local laws; ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to manage Financial Security related processes and risk (including in regard to customer due diligence and how they use the Group’s products and services; and a maintaining a satisfactory understanding of transaction activity).
- Vigilance & Reporting: Staff must be vigilant to unusual or suspicious activity; and duly report or escalate to senior management or Compliance as appropriate. Activity referred to, may concern customers, counterparties, staff or other third parties. Staff must escalate known or suspected concerns relating to potential or actual: money laundering; terrorist financing; bribery or corruption; sanctions breaches or attempts to circumvent the sanctions regime; or any other wrongdoing (including fraud or theft).
Compliance Culture
We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics. We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring. BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.
Equality and Diversity
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.
By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made.
